Question

Solve for x: -2(x+9)=5(x-7)

Answer 1

Answer:
`x` =
`(17)/(7)`

Explanation:

Hey there! I will give the following steps, if you have any questions feel free to ask me in the comments below.

Step 1: Expand.

−2
`x` − 18 = 5
`x` − 35

Step 2: Add 2
`x` to both sides.

−18 = 5x − 35 + 2
`x`

Step 3: Simplify 5
`x` − 35 + 2
`x` to 7
`x` − 35.

−18 = 7
`x` − 35

Step 4: Add 35 to both sides.

−18 + 35 = 7
`x`

Step 5: Simplify −18 + 35 to 17.

17 = 7
`x`

Step 6: Divide both sides by 7.

`(17)/(7)` =
`x`

Step 7: Switch sides.

`x` =
`(17)/(7)`

~I hope I helped you! :)~