Answer:
x = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
(self-explanatory, unless you need steps)
0.5(5-7x)=8-(4x+6) note.......0.5 = 1/2
(1/2) ( 5 - 7x) = 8 - 4x - 6
(1/2) (5 - 7x) = 2 - 4x multipy through by 2
5 - 7x = 4 - 8x add 8x to both sides.......subtract 5 from both sides
