Question

9x+2+5=15x-8
explain how to solve it

Answer 1

x = 5/2

Explanation:

9x+2+5=15x-8

Combine like terms

9x +7 = 15x -8

Subtract 9x from each side

9x+7 -9x=15x-8-9x

7 = 6x -8

Add 8 to each side

7+8 = 6x-8+8

15 = 6x

Divide by each side

15/6 = 6x/6

5/2 = x