Question

4xsolve for x. 4x-5 =2x +7

Answer 1

Explanation:

Eliminate -5 first, then simplify the equation for only one value of x.

Add 5 to both sides:

`4x=2x+12`

Subtract 2x from both sides:

`2x=12`

Divide each side by 2:

`x=6`