Question

Solve for x: 35 - 3x = 5

Answer 1

1. Subtract 35 from both sides of the equation:
35 - 35 - 3x = 5 - 35
-3x = -30

2. Divide both sides of the equation by -3 to isolate x:
(-3x) / -3 = (-30) / -3
x = 10

Therefore, the solution for x is 10.