Question 223180


{{{11x-5=7(x-2)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{11x-5=7x-14}}} Distribute.



{{{11x=7x-14+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{11x-7x=-14+5}}} Subtract {{{7x}}} from both sides.



{{{4x=-14+5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x=-9}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-9)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-9/4}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=-2.25}}}.