Question

What value of x makes the equation true?

4x - 3= -9 + 7x

Question 2 options:

12

−12

2


-2

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Given

4x - 3 = - 9 + 7x ( subtract 7x from both sides )

- 3x - 3 = - 9 ( add 3 to both sides )

- 3x = - 6 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = 2