Question

Need help
Solving equation!
7(x+2) + 3 = -5(x-3) -1

Answer 1

@Hero

Answer 2

Distribute
7(x+2)

Answer 3

7x+14

Answer 4

7x+14+3=-5(x-3) -1
Distribute
-5(x-3)

Answer 5

-5x+15

Answer 6

7x+14+3=-5x+15-1
now combine like terms

Answer 7

i got 12x=-9

Answer 8

so -3/9?

Answer 9

Nope
whats 14+3 ?

Answer 10

17

Answer 11

oops i see my mistake

Answer 12

give me a sec

Answer 13

hmm ok try again :)

Answer 14

12x= -11

Answer 15

@pooja195

Answer 16

Simplify both sides of the equation.
7x+14+3=−5x+15−1
Simplify
7x+14+3=−5x+15−1
7x+14+3=−5x+15+−1
(7x)+(14+3)=(−5x)+(15+−1)(Combine Like Terms)
7x+17=−5x+14
7x+17=−5x+14
Add 5x to both sides.
7x+17+5x=−5x+14+5x
12x+17=14
Subtract 17 from both sides.
12x+17−17=14−17
12x=−3
Divide both sides by 12.

Answer 17

OK i got -4

Answer 18

or would we leave it as a fraction