How do you solve #7x + 2= 4x - 5#?

1 Answer
Sep 11, 2016

#x=-7/3#

Explanation:

First we will subtract #4x# from both sides, we'll have #3x+2=-5#
Then, subtract #2# from both sides => #3x=-7#
Finally, divide both sides by 3 => #x=-7/3#
So your final answer is #x=-7/3#