Question

How many solutions are there to the equation
8x - 7 = 2 (2x + 7) - 5

Answer 1

The answer would be x=4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

8x - 7 =2(2x +7) - 5

8x - 7 =4x +14 - 5

8x - 7 =4x +9

8x - 4x =9 +7

4x =16

x=16 :4

x=4