solve for x.

-5 = 2x - 7

simplify your answer as much as possible.

1 answer

To solve for x, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. First, let's add 7 to both sides of the equation:

-5 + 7 = 2x - 7 + 7

2 = 2x

Next, we will divide both sides of the equation by 2:

2/2 = 2x/2

1 = x

Therefore, x equals 1. The simplified answer is x = 1.