Question

Solve the following equation for xx.



5(2x+3)-7=-2(x+2)5(2x+3)−7=−2(x+2)




x=-1/3x=−1/3

x=1/2x=1/2

x=3x=3

x=-1x=−1

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = - 1$

Explanation:

$5(2x + 3) - 7 = - 2(x + 2)$

$10x + 15 - 7 = - 2x - 4$

$10x + 8 = - 2x - 4$

$10x + 2x = - 4 - 8$

$12x = - 12$

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

$x = - 1$