Answer:
x = 7 / 2
Step-by-step explanation:
5(2x - 9) + 3 = -7 ---------- subtract 3 from both sides
5(2x - 9) + 3 - 3 = -7 - 3
5(2x - 9) = -10 ------ divide both side by 5
2x - 9 = -2 ---------- add 9 to both sides
2x - 9 + 9 = -2 + 9
2x = 7
x = 7 / 2
