Question

Solve the equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-5$

Step-by-step explanation:

$4-2(x+7)=3(x+5)$

Distribute:

$4-2*(x)-2*(7)=3*(x)3*(5)$

Simplify

$4-2x-14=3x+15$

Simplify each side by combining like terms

$-2x-10=3x+15$

Add 10 to both sides

$-2x-10+10=3x+15+10\\-2x=3x+25$

Subtract 3x from both sides

$-2x-3x=3x-3x+25\\-5x=25$

Divide both sides by -5

$\frac{-5x}{-5} =\frac{25}{-5} \\x=-5$

Done