Question

2(x-7)-5x=13
how do i solve this

Answer 1

x=-9

Explanation:

2(x-7)-5x=13

Remove the parenthesis

2x-14-5x=13

Collect like terms

-3x - 14 = 13

Move the constant to the right

-3x=13+14

Calculate

-3x=27

Divide on both sides to get the answer