Question

What is the solution to 5 + 6x = 2x - 7

Answer 1

The answer is x= - 3 :)

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5+6x=2x-7

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand  

5+6x=2x-7

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.  

+6x-2x=-7-5

We simplify left and right side of the equation.  

+4x=-12

We divide both sides of the equation by 4 to get x.  

x=-3