Question

What is the solution of 3x + 5 = 2x -7

Answer 1

x=-12

Explanation:

3x+5=2x-7

1) Subtract 5 from both sides:

3x=2x-12

2) Subtract 2x from both sides:

x=-12

Footnotes:

1) Remember, whatever you do to one side of the equation, you MUST ALSO do to the other!

2) Your goal is to isolate or get the variable on one side of the equation!

Answer 2

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➷ Collect like terms

3x + 5 = 2x - 7

Subtract 2x from both sides:

x + 5 = -7

Subtract 5 from both sides:

x = -12

Thus, your answer is x = -12

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