Solve and check the linear equation 7x88x7x7x5 The solution

Solve and check the linear equation.

7(x8)8(x7)=x+7(x5)

The solution set is

7(x-8) - 8(x-7) = x+7-(x-5)

distributing 7 and 8 on left side

7x - 56 - 8x + 56 = x+7 -x + 5

adding liket terms on both sides

- x = 12

x = -12