SOLUTION: Solve: 15-2x=5-7x

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Question 183290: Solve: 15-2x=5-7x
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15-2x=5-7x Start with the given equation.


-2x=5-7x-15 Subtract 15 from both sides.


-2x%2B7x=5-15 Add 7x to both sides.


5x=5-15 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=-10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-10%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-2