Steps
Solve for x
- Cross multiply
- Expand that is multiply the number outside with the one in the bracket.
- Collect like terms.
- Divide both sides by 2 so as find x.
Answer
When cross multiply, you have
7(x - 9) = 5( x - 5)
7x - 63 = 5x - 25
7x - 5x = -25 + 63
2x = 38
X = 19.