7(x-2)+3(x+2)=5(x-6) x=?

Answer 1

Jon, Anne, Tom, Jonah --

I solved your first two problems. Now it's your turn. We'll be glad to check your answers.

Answer 2

7(x-2)+3(x+2)=5(x-6)

7*x-7*2+3*x+3*2=5*x-5*6

7x-14+3x+6=5x-30

7x+3x-5x= -30+14-6

5x= -22 Divide with 5

x= -22/5

Answer 3

I got a different answer, Anonymous.

Answer 4

7(x-2)+3(x+2)=5(x-6)
7x-14+3x+6=5x-30 -distribute
10x-14+6=5x-30 -combine like terms
10x-8=5x-30 -get x's on 1 side
5x-8=-30
5x=-22 -isolate the x

x=-22/5