Question

Solve the equation 3x = 2x + 5.

What can you do to isolate the variable on one side of the equation?


What is the solution?

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

To solve this equation for x, subtract 2x from both sides, obtaining:

x = 5.

Answer 2

Okay so first you would subtract 2x from both sides so it would isolate the variable. this would leave you with x=5 giving you your answer.