How do you solve #7(x − 1) = 5(x + 2) + 1#?
1 Answer
Jan 8, 2016
Use the distributive property.
Explanation:
7(x - 1) = 5(x + 2) + 1
7x - 7 = 5x + 10 + 1
7x - 5x = 10 + 1 + 7
2x = 18
x = 9
The solution is x = 9.
Hopefully you understand now.
