Answer: x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
9(x+7)+5=86
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
9(x+7)+5=86
(9)(x)+(9)(7)+5 (Distribute)
9x+63+5=86
(9x)+(63+5)=86 (Combine Like Terms)
9x+68=86
Step 2: Subtract 68 from both sides.
9x+68−68=86−68
9x=18
Step 3: Divide both sides by 9.
[tex]\frac{9x}{9} =\frac{18}{9}[/tex]
x=2
