Whats the answer to 10 + 5 (x - 3) - 7x when simplified

10 + 5 (x - 3) - 7x

Use distributive property

10 + 5x - 15 - 7x

Subtract 15 from 10

-5 + 5x - 7x

Subtract 7x from 5x

Final Answer: - 5 - 2x

Simplifying x + 2x = 5 + 10 Combine like terms: x + 2x = 3x 3x = 5 + 10 Combine like terms: 5 + 10 = 15 3x = 15 Solving 3x = 15 Solving for variable 'x'. Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right. Divide each side by '3'. x = 5 Simplifying x = 5