Answer:
x = 35
Step-by-step explanation:
5(x + 20) = 7x + 30
Distribute the 5 on the left side by multiplying 5 by the two terms, x and 20.
5x + 100 = 7x + 30
Subtract 7x from both sides.
-2x + 100 = 30
Subtract 100 from both sides.
-2x = -70
Divide both sides by -2.
x = 35
