Question

Solve for x. Show ALL work: -2x + 5 = 4x - 7

Answer 1

-2x +5 = 4x -7

I then switch over the terms so I can add like terms:

-2x - 4x = -7 - 5

After that I add the like terms

-6x = -12

Finally, I divide -6 by both sides to get x by itself

-6/-6x = -12/-6

= x = 2

Therefore: x = 2

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Answer 2

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