Solve for x - 7x+5=8x-25

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

-7x+5=8x-25

Step 1: Subtract 8x from both sides.

-7x+5-8x=8x-25-8x

-15x+5=-25

Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides.

-15x+5-5=-25-5

-15x=-30

Step 3: Divide both sides by - 15.

-15x/-15 = - 30/-15

x = 2

2

Step-by-step explanation:

- 7x + 5 = 8x - 25

5 = 8x + 7x - 25

5 + 25 = 15x

x = 30/15

= 2