Question

5 = 3 + 2x

What is the answer?

Answer 1

Answer: x = 1

Step-by-step explanation: The equation is true without changing the value of x so x can only equal 1 so that the value of the numbers go unchanged. :)

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

Givens

We are given an equation that will ultimately lead to a solution for the variable x.

To begin, we will first subtract 3 from both sides to move the constants to each side:

`5=3+2x\\\\5-3=3-3+2x\\\\2=2x`

Then, divide both sides of the equation by 2 to remove the leading coefficient and isolate the variable:

`2=2x\\\\\displaystyle (2)/(2)=(2x)/(2)\\\\x=1`

Final Answer

Therefore, x = 1.