Question

Solve: 5(x + 8) = 7(x − 2)

A.17

B.−17

C.27

D.−27

Answer 1

distribute using a(b+c)=ab+ac

Answer 2

u get 5x+40 = 7x-14
can u solve further ??

Answer 3

it's simple multiplication .. multiply 5 with x and 8 .... and multiply 7 with x and -2

Answer 4

as hartnn mentioned ,a(b+c)=ab+ac
implies, 5(x+8)=5*x + 5*8 = 5x+40
and 7(x-2)=7*x-7*2=7x-14

= 5(x+8)=7(x-2)
= 5x+40=7x-14

now subtract both sides by 5x,
= 5x+40-5x=7x-14-5x
= 40 = 2x-14
now add 14 both sides,
= 40+14 = 2x-14+14
= 54 = 2x
now divide both sides by 2 ,
= 54/2 = 2x/2
= 37=x

Answer 5

this is so confusing!

Answer 6

hmm well 3 of us explained in our own way.. can u tell on which specific part u r stuck at?

Answer 7

well I thinkk shubham.bagrecha explained it the best out of all. I am trying to look at it from his point, but its still confusing.