5x-2 (x-7) = 2 what is x

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Mathematics

Leonard Haynes

15 May, 21:16

5x-2 (x-7) = 2 what is x

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Dana Berger · Answer 1

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

5 (-4) - 2 (-4-7) = 2

Benjamin Mcdowell · Answer 2

Answer:x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5x-2 (x-7) = 2

5x + (-2) (x) + (-2) (-7) = 2 (distribute)

5x+-2x+14=2 (combine like terms)

3x+14=2

Step 2: Subtract 14 from both sides.

3x+14-14=2-14

3x=-12

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.

3x/3=-12/3

X=-4