Question

What is the value of x when
2x–7 = 1

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

2x - 7 = 1 (Add 7 to both sides)

2x = 8 (Divide both sides by 2)

x = 4

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

2x–7 = 1

Add 7 to each side

2x–7+7 = 1+7

2x = 8

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 8/2

x = 4