Question

Solve for x: 3x + 3 = -2x + 13

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Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

To solve, we need to isolate the variable (x)

To do this, we must get all the variables to one side of the equation, and all the numbers to the other

3x+3= -2x+13

Add 2x to both sides to "reverse" the subtraction

5x+3=13

Subtract 3 from both sides to "reverse" the addition

5x=10

Divide both sides by 5 to "reverse" the multiplication

x=2