Question 557561
{{{-2(3x-5)=x-7}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-6x+10=x-7}}} Distribute.



{{{-6x=x-7-10}}} Subtract {{{10}}} from both sides.



{{{-6x-x=-7-10}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{-7x=-7-10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7x=-17}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-17)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=17/7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=17/7}}} 


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