Question

Solve this equation for x. 4x-5=2x+3

Answer 1

4x-5=2x+3
(combine like terms)
2x-5=3
( when it crosses over the equal sign it becomes negative)
2x=7
x=3.5

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

4x-5 = 2x+3

subtract 2 x from each side and add 5 to each side

2x = 8

x = 4