Question 336802


{{{-2x+5=5x+19}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x=5x+19-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x-5x=19-5}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{-7x=19-5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7x=14}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(14)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2}}} 



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