Solve the equation: Give your answer as a fraction in its lowest terms:
2x-5=7-6x
I'm getting -1/3 but i think that's wrong!?!
Would appreciate some help please thanks! M
8x = 12
x = 12/8 = 3/2
Add 6x and 5 to both sides.
8x = 12
Divide both sides by 8.
x = 1.5
your answer is -3 but in fraction must be -3/1. take your time to calculate your like terms.
Maybe I'm reading it wrong but it looks like two DIFFERENT answers. Mykmoloko how'd you come up with the answer -3, I'm trying to understnad the way the methods work. Thanks M
drwls's and PsyDAG's answers are the same. They are math teachers/tutors. I'd trust their process and answers.
To solve the equation 2x - 5 = 7 - 6x, we want to isolate x on one side of the equation.
1. Start by adding 6x to both sides of the equation to eliminate the variable term on the right side:
2x - 5 + 6x = 7 - 6x + 6x
Simplify both sides:
8x - 5 = 7
2. Next, add 5 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:
8x - 5 + 5 = 7 + 5
Simplify both sides:
8x = 12
3. Now, divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:
(8x)/8 = 12/8
Simplify:
x = 3/2
So the solution to the equation 2x - 5 = 7 - 6x is x = 3/2 or 1.5.
It seems like there was an error in your calculation, which resulted in -1/3. Make sure to double-check your work and follow each step precisely to avoid mistakes.