Question

What is x if the equation is, 4 - (2x-3) = 3?

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

4 - (2x-3) = 3

Distribute the minus sign

4 -2x+3 = 3

Combine like terms

7 -2x = 3

Subtract 7 from each side

7 -2x-7 = 3-7

-2x = -4

Divide by -2

-2x/-2 = -4/-2

x = 2