Question

Solve for x in the equation
7x+3=2x+13

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

7x+3=2x+13

move variable to the left and change sign

7x-2x=13-3

collect like terms

5x=10

divide by 5 on both sides of equation

x=2

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

subtract 2x from both sides then 3 from both. this gives you 5x = 10. divide by 5 and you get 2.