Q. Solve the following equation for x. Express your answer in the simplest form.−8−5(6x−2)=−7(5x−6)+5
Distribute and Simplify: First, let's distribute the −5 into the parentheses on the left side and the −7 into the parentheses on the right side.−8−5(6x−2)=−7(5x−6)+5−8−30x+10=−35x+42+5
Combine Like Terms: Now, let's combine like terms on each side of the equation. −30x+2=−35x+47
Add/Subtract Terms: Next, we'll add 35x to both sides to get the x terms on one side.−30x+35x+2=−35x+35x+475x+2=47
Isolate x Term: Then, we subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the 5x term.5x+2−2=47−25x=45
Solve for x: Finally, we divide both sides by 5 to solve for x.55x=545x=9
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