Question

Three times a number,minus 2, is equal to two times the number,plus 7​

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

3x-2=2x+7

3x-2x-2+2=2x-2x+7+2

x=9

3(9)-2=2(9)+7

27-2=18+7

25=25

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

3x−2=2x+7

Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides.

3x−2−2x=2x+7−2x

x−2=7

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

x−2+2=7+2

Answer:

x=9