Question

4x - 3 = 2x + 7
Solve the equation

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

4x - 3 = 2x + 7

Combine like terms:

4x - 2x = 2x

7 + 3 = 10

Set it up:

2x = 10

Divide:

x = 10 ÷ 2

Solve:

x = 5