Solve for x. 0.5(5−7x)=8−(4x+6) Type the number only.
0.5(5−7x)=8−(4x+6) multiply though by 2
[5 - 7x] = 16 - 2[4x + 6 ] simplify
5 - 7x = 16 - 8x - 12
5 - 7x = 4 - 8x add 8x to both sides, subtract 5 from both sides
x = -1
Simplify the expression. Write your answer WITHOUT negative exponents.
(2a2b)2(a3b)−1
Solve for x. 0.5(5−7x)=8−(4x+6)
x= -1
