Question

Solve for x. Show all work please! 3(x + 5) = x - 7

Answer 1

Answer:

$\displaystyle -11 = x$

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 15 = x - 7

- 3x + 7 - 3x + 7

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$\displaystyle \frac{22}{-2} = \frac{-2x}{-2} \\ \\ -11 = x$

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Answer 2

3x+15=x-7
2x=-22
x=-11