Question

Solve the following equation for xx. Express your answer in the simplest form.
7, left bracket, minus, 7, x, minus, 1, right bracket, equals, minus, 5, left bracket, 5, x, minus, 8, right bracket
7(−7x−1)=
−5(5x−8)
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

The equation has
no solution
infinitely many solutions
one solution
.

Answer 1

The equation has
one solution
and it is x=

Answer 2

7(−7x−1)= −5(5x−8)
-49 x - 7 = -25 x + 40
24 x = -47
x = -47/24

Answer 3

one solution

Answer 4

x = -1

Answer 5

x = -47/24