Question

Solve: 7 – 5(2 – x) = –(x – 8)

Answer 1

so to start off can someone explain to me how I would start to solve this equation

Answer 2

Distribute -5 into the parenthesis.

-5 * 2 = ?
-5 * -x = ?

Answer 3

(7-5) x (2-5)=-(x-8)

Answer 4

now ,
-6=-x+8
-6-8=-x
-14=-x
x=14

Answer 5

ok so that would be 3*-3=(-8)
which is -6-8=-14 thank you swamijatin

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

A.



B.



C. –4


D.



A. 5/4



B.7/2



C. –4


D. 11/6

Answer 8

so that is the answers it gives and im totally confused

Answer 9

ples wait

Answer 10

ok

Answer 11

7-5(2-x)=-(x-8)
7-10+5x=-x+8
6x=11
x=11/6

Answer 12

d.

Answer 13

oh ok I see what you did that makes since thank you again