Question

Solve the following linear equation for x
5x−2+x=9+3x+10

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

5x - 2 + x = 9 + 3x + 10

5x + x - 2 = 9 + 10 + 3x

5x + x - 3x - 2 = 9 + 10 + 3x - 3x (substracted 3x from both sides)

3x - 2 = 19

3x = 19 + 2

3x = 21

x = 21 : 3

x = 7