Answer:
B. [tex] x = \frac{9}{2} [/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
On our left, we have 7 "x's" and 7 "1's". Let this be 7x + 7.
On our right, we have 5 "x's" and 16 "1's". Let this be 5x + 16.
We would have the equation:
[tex] 7x + 7 = 5x + 16 [/tex]
Solve for x. Collect like terms.
[tex] 7x - 5x = 16 - 7 [/tex]
[tex] 2x = 9 [/tex]
Divide both sides by 2
[tex] \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{9}{2} [/tex]
[tex] x = \frac{9}{2} [/tex]
