Question

Find vale of x in 7(x-5) = 2x + 5

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

7(x-5) = 2x+5

7x-35 = 2x+5

7x-2x = 5+35

5x = 40

x = 40/5

x = 8

Answer 2

7x-35 = 2x+5

7x-2x = 5+35

5x = 40

x = 40 / 5

x = 8

let's check it out

7×8-35 = 2×8+5

56-35 = 16+5

21 = 21