Question

Solve the following:
a
4x - 3 = 2x + 7
what does x equal​

Answer 1

x=5

Explanation:

So we have to combine like terms

4x-3=2x+7

-2x -2x

2x-3=7

+3 +3

And now simplify

2x=10

/2 /2

x=5

Answer 2

x=5

Explanation:

4x-3=2x+7

4x-2x-3=7

4x-2x=7+3

2x=10

2x/2 10/2

x=5