Question

What is the value of x...

5(x-5)=3(x-7)

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

5(x-5)=3(x-7)

Distribute

5x-25 = 3x-21

subtract 3x from each side

5x-25-3x = 3x-21-3x

2x-25 = -21

Add 25 to each side

2x-25+25 = -21 +25

2x=4

Divide by 2

2x/2 =4/2

x=2