Question

−2x−(−5−4x)=−5(2x−7)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

- 2x - ( - 5 - 4x ) =  - 5 ( 2x - 7 )

- 2x + 5 + 4x = - 10x + 35

- 2x + 5 + 4x = - 10x + 35

- 2x + 4x + 10x = 35 - 5

12x = 30

x = $\frac{5}{2}$ = 2.5

Check the answer:

L.H.S. = - 2(2.5) - [ - 5 - 4(2.5) ] = 10

R.H.S. = - 5 [ 2(2.5) - 7 ] = 10