Question

Find the value of x. 5x+18+2x=5

Answer 1

Answer: x=-1.9

Step-by-step explanation:

$5x+2x=7x$

$7x+18=5$

-18 on both sides

$7x=-13$

divide 7 on both sides

$x=-1.9$

Answer 2

Answer

X=-1.9

solution

$5x + 18 + 2x = 5 \\ or \: 5x + 2x + 18 = 5 \\ or \: 7x + 18 = 5 \\ or7x = 5 - 18 \\ or \: 7x = - 13 \\ \: x = - \frac{13}{7}$

X=-1.9

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