Question

Solve for x
3x - 7 = 2

Answer 1

1. Let x = 3
3 x 3 - 7 = 2

2. Simplify 3 x 3 to 9
9 - 7 = 2

3. Simplify 9 - 7 to 2
2 = 2

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

Add 7 to both the seven and the two and you get 3x = 9. Next, you divide 3 by both sides and get x = 3.