Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
7(x+2)=6(x+5)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
7(x+2)=6(x+5)
(7)(x)+(7)(2)=(6)(x)+(6)(5)(Distribute)
7x+14=6x+30
Step 2: Subtract 6x from both sides.
7x+14−6x=6x+30−6x
x+14=30
Step 3: Subtract 14 from both sides.
x+14−14=30−14
x=16
Answer:
x=16
