Question

Solve for the variable: 2(x + 5) - 7 = 3(x - 2) *

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x+5) - 7 = 3(x-2)

2(x+5) - 7 + 7 = 3(x-2) + 7  [Balancing by adding 7 to lhs and rhs]

2(x+5) = 3(x-2) + 7

=> 2x + 10 = 3x - 6 +7

=> 2x + 10 = 3x + 1

=> 10 - 1 = 3x - 2x

=> 9 = 1x

x = 9