-3(x-5)=7

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Solution for -3(x-5)=7 equation:


Simplifying
-3(x + -5) = 7

Reorder the terms:
-3(-5 + x) = 7
(-5 * -3 + x * -3) = 7
(15 + -3x) = 7

Solving
15 + -3x = 7

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.
15 + -15 + -3x = 7 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + -3x = 7 + -15
-3x = 7 + -15

Combine like terms: 7 + -15 = -8
-3x = -8

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 2.666666667

Simplifying
x = 2.666666667

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