Question 224689


{{{-5x+7=-2x+40}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5x=-2x+40-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x+2x=40-7}}} Add {{{2x}}} to both sides.



{{{-3x=40-7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=33}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(33)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-11}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-11}}}