Question

Solve.

7x = 2x – 35

7
5
–7
–5

Answer 1

Start by moving all your x-terms to the left side of the equation. Can you do that?

Answer 2

not exactly, how do you do that?

Answer 3

combine like terms

Answer 4

You need to subtract 2x from both sides. That will cancel the 2x on the right.

Answer 5

so 5x = -35

Answer 6

5x. remember to keep the variable

Answer 7

so would the answer be -7?

Answer 8

Yes! :)

Answer 9

Thank you so much :)

Answer 10

Good job!

Answer 11

Thank you for the help, I really appreciate it!

Answer 12

No problem!