Answer:
x = -30/7
Step-by-step explanation:
6x + 5(2x + 7) = 9x + 5
Distribute
6x + 10x + 35 = 9x+5
Combine like terms
16x +35 = 9x +5
Subtract 9x from each side
16x + 35-9x = 9x-9x + 5
Subtract 35 from each side
7x+35 -35=5-35
7x = -30
Divide each side by 7
7x/7 = -30/7
x = -30/7
