Answer:
x=-1
Step-by-step explanation:
0.5 ( 5 - 7x ) = 8 - ( 4x + 6 )
- Distribute 0.5 by 5 and -7x
2.5 - 3.5x = 8 - ( 4x + 6 )
Second- Distribute the invisible one into 4x and 6
2.5 - 3.5x = 8 - 4x - 6
- Combine like terms: Subtract 6 from 8
2.5-3.5x= - 4x + 2
-Add 4x from both sides of the equation
2.5 + 0.5x = 2
-Subtract 2.5 from both sides of the equation
0.5x = 2- 2.5
0.5x = -0.5
-Then divide each side by 0.5x
0.5x = -0.5
0.5 0.5
-Cancel the common factor of 0.5
x = - 0.5
0.5
-Divide -0.5 by 0.5
X = -1
