Question

Solve for x:
9x - 3 - 8x = 7 - x
x= -7
x=-2
x = 4
x = 5

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

Given

9x - 3 - 8x = 7 - x , that is

x - 3 = 7 - x ( add x to both sides )

2x - 3 = 7 ( add 3 to both sides )

2x = 10 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 5