Question

What is the solution for xin the equation?
4x-3 + 5 = 2x + 7 - 8x

Answer 1

4x-3+5=2x+7-8x

4x-3+5=7-6x

4x+2=7-6x

4x+6x=7-2

10x=5

x=1/2

Answer 2

x = 1/2

Explanation:

4x-3 + 5 = 2x + 7 - 8x

Combine like terms

4x +2 = 7-6x

Add 6x to each side

4x+2+6x = 7-6x+6x

10x+2 = 7

Subtract 2 from each side

10x+2-2 = 7-2

10x = 5

Divide by 10

10x/10 = 5/10

x = 1/2