Question

Solve for x.

5x - 7 = 3x + 3
2x - 7 = 3
2x = 10
x = [?]
Hint: Divide each side of
the equation by 2 for the
final value of x.

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

5x-7=3x+3

-3x -3x

+7. +7

2x=10

÷2.÷2

x=5