Question

find the value of x for which 7x+5 and-14-2x are equal

Answer 1

7x+5 = -14-2x

7x+2x = -14+5

5x = -9

x =-9/5

This is your value of 'x'

Answer 2

7x+5 = -14-2x
7x+2x=-14-5
9x=-19
X=-19÷9=-19/9=-2.1111111111