Question

Solve for x please help ! (show work)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

-2x + 8x + 3 - 7 = 2

Step 1. Combine like terms (by adding -2x + 8x)

6x + 3 - 7 = 2

Step 2. Subtract 3 - 7

6x - 4 = 2

Step 3. Add 4 to both sides

6x = 6

Step 4. Solve for x

x = 1

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

-2x + 8x + 3 - 7 = 2

Combine like terms

-2x + 8x = 6x

3 - 7 = -4

We now have

6x - 4 = 2

Add 4 to both sides

6x - 4 + 4 = 2 + 4

6x = 6

Divide both sides by 6

6x/6 = 6/6

x = 1