Question

I don't understand how to work this problem out.

5x-7+5 (x+1)=-2x+7

Answer 1

Is it just \(\normalsize\color{blue}{5x-7+5 (x+1)=-2x+7\LARGE\color{white}{ \rm │ }}\) ?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

its a linear equation problem @solomonzelman

Answer 4

Do you know how to distribute 5(x+1) ?

Answer 5

So first combine like terms
5x−7+5(x+1)=−2x+7
5x-7+5x+5
10x-2
then its
10x-2=-2x+7
+2 +2
10x=-2x+9
+2x +2x
12x=9
what is 12 divided by 9

Answer 6

x=12/5. you can simplify that

Answer 7

i mean 9

Answer 8

* it's 9 divided by 12
So
x=9/12

Answer 9

Wow nice catch @nikato, my bad.

Answer 10

thanks @nikato

Answer 11

Mhm.. You're welcome!!