3 years ago

3x+7=5x-9, what is the value of x?

Mathematics

2 answers:

inysia [295]3 years ago

6 0

3x+7=5x-9
-3x -3x
7=2x-9
+9 +9
16=2x
/2 /2
x=8

pickupchik [31]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

X=8

Step1 subtract 5x from both sides

Step2 subtract 7 from both sides

Step3 divide both sides by -2

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