Question

Solve the equation for x

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

2

--- x - 9 = -7 add 9 both sides

5

2

--- x - 9 + 9 = -7 + 9

5

2

--- x = 2 multiply both sides by 5

5

2

5 * --- x = 2 * 5

5

2x = 10

x = 10 / 2

x = 5

Answer 2

the answer is 5

Explanation:

2x/5 - 9 = -7

2x/5 = -7 + 9

2x/5 = 2

2x = 2 * 5

2x = 10

x = 10/2

x = 5