Question 785076
{{{3x-5=7-4(x+5)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x-5=7-4x-20}}} Distribute.



{{{3x-5=-4x-13}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{3x=-4x-13+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{3x+4x=-13+5}}} Add {{{4x}}} to both sides.



{{{7x=-13+5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7x=-8}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-8)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-8/7}}}