Question

2(x + 2) + 1= 5(-x + 8)

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

2(x + 2) + 1= 5(-x + 8)

2x + 4 + 1 = -5x + 40

2x + 5x = 40 - 4 - 1

7x = 35

x = 35/7

x = 5