How do you solve 5-3x=7(x-1)?

1 Answer
Mar 7, 2018

x=1.2

Explanation:

5-3x=7(x-1)

Distribute and multiply the 7 to x and -1 so you get

5-3x=7x-7

Add 7 to -7 and 5 to get

12-3x=7x

Add 3x to -3x and 7x to get

12=10x

Divide 10 on both sides to get

1.2=x