Answer: x = 2.
Step-by-step explanation: Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
4+(2x−7)(3)=−5
4+(2x)(3)+(−7)(3)=−5(Distribute)
4+6x+−21=−5
(6x)+(4+−21)=−5(Combine Like Terms)
6x+−17=−5
6x−17=−5
Step 2: Add 17 to both sides.
6x−17+17=−5+17
6x=12
Step 3: Divide both sides by 6.
6x
/6 = 12
/6
x = 2.
