Question

Solve for x:
4x + 1 = 7x - 5

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

First, subtract 4x from both sides:

4x + 1 = 7x - 5

1 = 3x - 5

Add 5 to both sides:

6 = 3x

Divide each side by 2:

2 = x

So, the answer is x = 2

Answer 2

2 =x

Explanation:

4x + 1 = 7x - 5

Subtract 4x from each side

4x-4x + 1 = 7x-4x - 5

1 = 3x-5

Add 5 to each side

1+5 = 3x-5+5

6 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

6/3 = 3x/3

2 =x