Question

solve this equation for x. 0.5(5-7x)= 8 - (4x+6)

Answer 1

Answer: x = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

0.5(5-7x) = 8 - (4x+6)

Multiply both sides by 2

2 x 0.5(5-7x) = 2x8 - 2(4x+6)

5-7x = 16 - 8x - 12

8x - 7x = 16 - 12 - 5

x = - 1