How do you solve 25(x5)7x+15?

1 Answer
Jun 5, 2018

x1

Explanation:

Start with

25(x5)7x+15

Distribute the LHS

25x+257x+15

Combine like terms on the LHS

5x+277x+15

Add 5x to both sides

2712x+15

Subtract 15 from both sides

1212x

Divide both sides by 12

1x