Question

5x minus 3 = 14 minus 3x

Answer 1

`X =(17)/(8)`

Explanation:

Add 3 to both sides

5x - 3 + 3= 14- 3x + 3

simplify

5x = - 3x + 17

Add 3x to both sides

5x + 3x = -3x + 17 + 3x

simplify

8x = 17

Divided both sides by 8

`(8x)/(8) =(17)/(8)`

simplify

x =
`(17)/(8)`