Question

3x + 7 = 8x - 3


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Answer 1

Step 1: subtract 3x from both sides

Step 2: add 3 to both sides

Step 3: divide 10 and 5x by 5

Answer 2

x=2 or 2=x

Explanation:

3x+7=8x-3 (Given)

7=5x-3 (Subtract 3x on both sides to eliminate the 3x on the left side)

10=5x (Add 3 on both sides to eliminate the -3 on the right side)

2=x (Divide by 5 on both sides to eliminate the 5 in 5x)

x=2 or 2=x (Answer)

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