Answer:
-3
Step-by-step explanation:
-12(x-12)=-9(1+7x)
-12x+144=-9-63x
-12x+63x=-9-144
51x=-153
x=-153/51=-3
15x10=150
Subtract 5x5=25 small square cut out
150 -25= 125 sq ft
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Answer:
-4 =x
Step-by-step explanation:
2x - 5= 5x + 7
Subtract 2x from each side
2x-2x - 5= 5x-2x + 7
-5 = 3x+7
Subtract 7 from each side
-5-7 = 3x+7-7
-12 = 3x
Divide by 3
-12/3 = 3x/3
-4 =x