Question

♥ I'm not too good at solving for the variable when there's a variable on both sides.♥
Enter the solution to the equation in the box.

5(x−8)=7(x−4)

x = ?

Answer 1

hi okay first expand the brackets

Answer 2

5*x - 5*8 = 7*x-7*4

Answer 3

distribute first
then isolate x

Answer 4

5x-40=7x-28

Answer 5

subtract 5x from each side
-40=2x-28
add 28 to each side
-12=2x
divide by 2 on each side
x=-6