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

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-07T16:34:33

#x=1.2#

#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#