Question

Simplify -2x + 22 = 5x + 8

Answer 1

$-2x + 22 = 5x + 8 \\ = > - 7x = 8 - 22 \\ = > - 7x = - 14 \\ = > 7x = 14 \\ = > x = \frac{14}{7} \\ = > x = 2$

Answer 2

$-2x + 22 = 5x + 8$

$5x + 8 = - 2x + 22$

$5x + 2x = 22 - 8$

$7x = 14$

$x = \frac{14}{7}$

➡ 2