Q. Solve the following equation for x. Express your answer in the simplest form.5(x−1)=2(6x+7)
Distribute numbers to terms: Distribute the numbers outside the parentheses to the terms inside the parentheses.5(x−1) becomes 5x−5.2(6x+7) becomes 12x+14.So the equation now is 5x−5=12x+14.
Move terms and constants: Move all terms containing x to one side of the equation and constants to the other side. Subtract 5x from both sides to get −5=12x−5x+14. Subtract 14 from both sides to get −5−14=7x. So the equation now is −19=7x.
Divide both sides: Divide both sides by 7 to solve for x.−19/7=7x/7.So, x=−19/7.