What is the value of g?

−5+7g=3g+9

Responses

g=−1
g equals negative 1

g = 1
g, = 1

g=125
g equals 1 and 2 over 5

g=312

1 answer

None of the provided responses is correct.

To solve the equation, we can combine like terms:

-5 + 7g = 3g + 9

First, subtract 3g from both sides:

-5 + 4g = 9

Next, add 5 to both sides:

4g = 14

Finally, divide both sides by 4:

g = 14/4

Therefore, the value of g is 3.5.