Solve. 25x + 2 = 53x - 3
The answer is that x is equal to 0.17 or -5/-28. You have to add like terms so 25x+2=53x-3 will turn to -28x=-5.
25x + 2 = 53x - 3Subtract 2 from both sides25x = 53x - 5Subtract 53x from 25x-28x= -5DivideFinal Answer: 0.17 OR -5/-28
