Question

An equation is shown:

2x + 7 = 3

Jay says the answer is 5
5 is not correct...What is the correct response, and what did Jay do incorrect to get 5.

Answer 1

the correct response is negative 2

Explanation:

jay subtracted 3 from seven and didn't divide by 2

Answer 2

The answer is x=-2

Explanation:

2x-2=-4 -4+7=3