Solve for x

Question

Give an exact answer.
0.5(5-7x) = 8 - (4x+6)

Answer 1

0.5(5-7x) = 8 - (4x+6)

Distribute on both sides of the equation:
2.5 - 3.5x = 8 - 4x - 6

Combine like terms:
-3.5x + 2.5 = -4x + 2

Add 4x to both sides:
0.5x + 2.5 = 2

Subtract 2.5 from both sides:
0.5x = -0.5

Divide both sides by 0.5:
x = -1