Question

2x+3=7

this equation has multiplication and addition in it. to solve this equation you need to get x by itself which means you need to get 2x by itself first. how can you do this?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

2x + 3 = 7

To isolate 2x, subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

`2x + (3)/(-3) = (7)/(-3)`

3 - 3 = 0

7 - 3 = 4

`2x = 4`

divide both sides by 2

`x = 2`

Answer 2

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Explanation:

Doing this will leave 2x by itself.