Question

2. 5x + 2(x + 7) = 14x – 7. Find x

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+2x+14=14x-7

7x+14=14x-7

21=7x

x=3

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+2(x+7) = 14x-7

⇒5x+2x+14 = 14x-7

⇒7x+14 = 14x-7

⇒14x-7x = 14+7

⇒7x = 21

⇒x = $\frac{21}{7}$

⇒x = 3