Question

Solve the following equation:
7(x-2)+3(x+2)=5(x-6)

Answer 1

\[7(x-2)+3(x+2)=5(x-6)\]
Distribute the 7,3, and 5
\[7x-14+3x+6=5x-30\]
Combine like terms
\[10x -8=5x-30\]
add 8 to both sides. subtract 5x from both sides
\[5x = -22\]
Divide both sides by 5
\[x = -\frac{ 22 }{ 5 }\]