Solve the equation: Give your answer as a fraction in its lowest terms:

Question

2x-5=7-6x

I'm getting -1/3 but i think that's wrong!?!

Would appreciate some help please thanks! M

Answer 1

8x = 12
x = 12/8 = 3/2

Answer 2

Add 6x and 5 to both sides.

8x = 12

Divide both sides by 8.

x = 1.5

Answer 3

your answer is -3 but in fraction must be -3/1. take your time to calculate your like terms.

Answer 4

Maybe I'm reading it wrong but it looks like two DIFFERENT answers. Mykmoloko how'd you come up with the answer -3, I'm trying to understnad the way the methods work. Thanks M

Answer 5

drwls's and PsyDAG's answers are the same. They are math teachers/tutors. I'd trust their process and answers.