Question

4x + 1 = 7x - 5
Solver for x

Answer 1

The answer would be x=2.

Explanation:

Step 1: (Multiply)

4 x 2 = 8.

Step 2: (Add)

8 + 1 = 9.

Step 3: (Multiply 2nd problem)

7 x 2 = 14.

Step 4: (Subtract)

14 - 5 = 9.

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

4x + 1 = 7x - 5

subtract 4x from each side

4x-4x + 1 = 7x-4x - 5

1 = 3x-5

Add 5 to each side

1+5 = 3x-5+5

6 =3x

Divide by 3

6/3 =3x/3

2 =x