Solve 5(x - 7) = - 15 | Equatix - Math Solver

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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$5(x-7)=-15$$

Solve for x

$x=4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x-7=\frac{-15}{5}$$

Divide $-15$ by $5$ to get $-3$.

$$x-7=-3$$

Add $7$ to both sides.

$$x=-3+7$$

Add $-3$ and $7$ to get $4$.

$$x=4$$