Question

Whats the answer to 10 + 5( x - 3) -7x when simplified

Answer 1

10 + 5( x - 3) -7x
Use distributive property
10 + 5x - 15 - 7x
Subtract 15 from 10
-5 + 5x - 7x
Subtract 7x from 5x
Final Answer: -5 - 2x

Answer 2

Simplifying x + 2x = 5 + 10 Combine like terms: x + 2x = 3x 3x = 5 + 10 Combine like terms: 5 + 10 = 15 3x = 15 Solving 3x = 15 Solving for variable 'x'. Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right. Divide each side by '3'. x = 5 Simplifying x = 5