Question

How do you solve the equation `5/2-7x=40+x`?

Answer 1

`x=-75/16 or -4 11/16`

Explanation:

`5/2=40+8x rarr` Combine like terms

`-37 1/2=8x rarr` Subtract 40 from each side

`x=-75/16 or -4 11/16 rarr` Divide each side by 8