Question 6499
Hi!

Your problem needs to be factored.

5x-2 + 2x+1 = 11x+7

Step 1: Combine like terms on both sides.

5x+2x = 7x

-2 + 1 = -1

This leaves you with:

7x - 1 = 11x + 7

Step 2: Put like terms on equal sides of the equation.

11x - 7x = 4x
-1 - 7 = -8

This leaves you with:

4x = -8

Step 3: Solve for X

Divide both sides by 4.

-8/4 = -2
4x/4 = x

You are left with:

x = -2