Question

Whats the value of x? 3x - 5(x - 5) = -7 + 2x + 12

Answer 1

Answer:

x=5 :)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3x - 5(x - 5) = - 7 + 2x + 12 ← distribute and simplify left side

3x - 5x + 25 = 2x + 5

- 2x + 25 = 2x + 5 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 4x + 25 = 5 ( subtract 25 from both sides )

- 4x = - 20 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x = 5