Question

What is the solution to this equation?
6x + 10 - 2x= 7 + 23

Answer 1

`\boxed{x=5}`

Explanation:

First, you need to combine like terms in order to begin simplifying. This is done by subtracting 2x from 6x. Also, add 7 to 23.

6x + 10 - 2x = 7 + 23

4x + 10 = 7 + 23

4x + 10 = 30

Now, you have a two-step equation. Subtract 10 from both sides, and then divide by 4.

4x + 10 = 30

4x = 20

x = 5 is the final answer.