Asked by vaishnavi

5+2(x-1)

what does x equal and what are the steps to find it ???
PLZ HELP !!!!!!!
Answered by Albert
5+2(x-1) = 0
5+2x-2 = 0
5+2x = 2
2x = -3
x = -3/2 (which is -1.5)
Answered by vaishnavi
actually, the result of this equation is 12, not 0
Answered by Albert
5+2(x-1) = 12
5+2x-2 = 12
5+2x = 14
2x = 9
x = 9/2 (which is 4.5)
Answered by Albert
And please type the whole equation next time. We do not have ESP.
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