Question

Solve the linear equation by combining like terms: 23 + 7 - 2x = 8x

Answer 1

23+7-2x=8x

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand

23+7-2x=8x

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.

-2x-8x=-23-7

We simplify left and right side of the equation.

-10x=-30

We divide both sides of the equation by -10 to get x.

x=3

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

23 +7-2x=8x

Combine like terms

30-2x=8x

Add 2x to each side

30-2x+2x = 8x+2x

30 = 10x

Divide each side by 10

30/10 = 10x/10

3 = x