Answer:7Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
5xβ7+2β2x=β26
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
5xβ7+2β2x=β26
5x+β7+2+β2x=β26
(5x+β2x)+(β7+2)=β26(Combine Like Terms)
3x+β5=β26
3xβ5=β26
Step 2: Add 5 to both sides.
3xβ5+5=β26+5
3x=β21
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3x
3
=
β21
3
x=β7
Answer:
x=β7