Question

Solve for x : 2x−3 = 5

Answer 1

`2x - 3 = 5`

`2x = 5 + 3`

`2x = 8`

`x = 8 \2( transposing known value to one side to get the value of x)`

`x = 4(bringing it to lowest term)`

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

2x-3=5

Add 3 to both sides

2x=8

divide both sides by 2

x=4