Question

What is the solution to 3x-10x+5=5x+17

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

3x - 10x + 5 = 5x + 17 (collect like terms)

-7x + 5 = 5x + 17 (subtract 5x on both sides)

-12x + 5 = 17 ( subtract 5 on each side)

-12x = 12 ( divide by -12 on each side)

x = -1

Answer 2

Answer:

x = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$3x - 10x + 5 = 5x + 17$

Add the like terms.

$- 7x + 5 = 5x + 17$

Add 7x to both sides.

$5 = 12x + 17$

Subtract 17 from both sides.

$- 12 = 12x$

$- \frac{12}{12} = x$

$- 1 = x$