Question

2x - 5= 5x + 7 linear equations

Answer 1

-4 =x

Explanation:

2x - 5= 5x + 7

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-2x - 5= 5x-2x + 7

-5 = 3x+7

Subtract 7 from each side

-5-7 = 3x+7-7

-12 = 3x

Divide by 3

-12/3 = 3x/3

-4 =x