Answer:
x= - 35 over 89
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2
7
x−23+5x=18(x−1)
2
7
x+−23+5x=(18)(x)+(18)(−1)(Distribute)
2
7
x+−23+5x=18x+−18
(
2
7
x+5x)+(−23)=18x−18(Combine Like Terms)
37
7
x+−23=18x−1837
7
x−23=18x−18
Step 2: Subtract 18x from both sides.
37
7
x−23−18x=18x−18−18x
−89
7
x−23=−18
Step 3: Add 23 to both sides.
−89
7
x−23+23=−18+23
−89
7
x=5
Step 4: Multiply both sides by 7/(-89).
(
7
−89
)*(
−89
7
x)=(
7
−89
)*(5)
x=
−35
89
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