Solve for x 7x+10=2x

7x+10=2x

Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.

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Subtract 2x from both sides of the equation.

7x+10-2x=0

Subtract 2x from 7x.

5x+10=0

Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation.

5x=-10

Divide each term by 5 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 5x=-10 by 5.

5×5=-105

Cancel the common factor of 5.

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Cancel the common factor.

5×5=-105

Divide x by 1.

x=-105

Divide -10 by 5.

x=-2

Solve for x 7x+10=2x

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