Question

Solve the equation: x/2+5=2x-7

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

x/2+5=2x-7

x/2-2x=-7-5

x/2-4x/2=-12 ( by LHS we got like fractions on RHS )

-3x/2=-12

-3x=-12×2

-3x=-24

x=-24/-3=24/3 ( minus sign will cancel out )

x=8