Question

Solve equation for x?

0.5(5-7x)=8-(4x+6)

Answer 1

`x = -1`

Explanation:

`0.5( 5 - 7x) = 8 - (4x+6)`

`1(5 - 7x) = 16 - 2(4x+6)`

`5 - 7x = 16 - 8x - 12`

`8x - 7x = 16 - 12 - 5`

`1x = -1`

`x = -1/1 = -1`