Rearrange and solve for xx:−2(3x+4)+5=x−7-2(3x + 4) + 5 = x - 7

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution

5. Systems of Linear Equations / Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution / Problem 1

Problem 1

Rearrange and solve for $x$ :
$- 2 (3 x + 4) + 5 = x - 7$

$x = \frac{4}{7}$

$x = - \frac{7}{4}$

$x = - \frac{4}{7}$

$x = \frac{7}{4}$