Answer: [tex]x[/tex] = [tex]\frac{17}{7}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Hey there! I will give the following steps, if you have any questions feel free to ask me in the comments below.
Step 1: Expand.
−2[tex]x[/tex] − 18 = 5[tex]x[/tex] − 35
Step 2: Add 2[tex]x[/tex] to both sides.
−18 = 5x − 35 + 2[tex]x[/tex]
Step 3: Simplify 5[tex]x[/tex] − 35 + 2[tex]x[/tex] to 7[tex]x[/tex] − 35.
−18 = 7[tex]x[/tex] − 35
Step 4: Add 35 to both sides.
−18 + 35 = 7[tex]x[/tex]
Step 5: Simplify −18 + 35 to 17.
17 = 7[tex]x[/tex]
Step 6: Divide both sides by 7.
[tex]\frac{17}{7}[/tex] = [tex]x[/tex]
Step 7: Switch sides.
[tex]x[/tex] = [tex]\frac{17}{7}[/tex]
~I hope I helped you! :)~
