SOLUTION: solve for x:7x-5=3(x-2)+5(1-3x) the answer i got was 4/18

Question 912190: solve for x:7x-5=3(x-2)+5(1-3x)
the answer i got was 4/18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the solution is
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