Solve the equation $-8(x+7)+5 = -7(x-5)$ for $x$.

AlgebraLinear EquationsSolving Equations
2025/6/2

1. Problem Description

Solve the equation 8(x+7)+5=7(x5)-8(x+7)+5 = -7(x-5) for xx.

2. Solution Steps

First, distribute the 8-8 on the left side and the 7-7 on the right side of the equation:
8x56+5=7x+35-8x - 56 + 5 = -7x + 35
Combine the constant terms on the left side:
8x51=7x+35-8x - 51 = -7x + 35
Add 8x8x to both sides:
51=x+35-51 = x + 35
Subtract 3535 from both sides:
5135=x-51 - 35 = x
86=x-86 = x
Thus, x=86x = -86.

3. Final Answer

-86

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