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31 October, 12:42

If x-5 (x-7) = - 7 then x equals what?

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  1. 31 October, 15:53
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    simplify x - 5x + 35 to - 4x + 35

    subtract 35 from both sides

    simplify - 7 - 35 to - 42

    divide both sides by - 4

    two negatives make a positive

    simplify 42/4 to 21/2

    Answer: x = 21/2.
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