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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$2 x - 5 = - 7$$

Solve for x

$x=-1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Add $5$ to both sides.

$$2x=-7+5$$

Add $-7$ and $5$ to get $-2$.

$$2x=-2$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{-2}{2}$$

Divide $-2$ by $2$ to get $-1$.

$$x=-1$$