Answer:
x = -8
Step-by-step explanation:
1) 5x + 7= 7x +23
Move the terms
2) 5x + 7 -7x = 23
Collect like terms
3) 5x -7x = 23 - 7
Calculate
4) -2x = 16
Divide both sides by <em>-2</em>
5) x = -8
12 (18+x)
x=7x/15
hope this helps
Answer: I believe this is the answer.
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7 and -6
or
-7 and 6
x = -3/2 or x= sqareroot41/2