Question

Solve 5x - (2x - 1) = 2, Answer is a decimal round to the hundredth (2 digits) or use / for fraction bar.

Answer 1

5x - (2x - 1) = 2

Distribute the - sign.

5x - 2x + 1 = 2

Combine like terms.

3x + 1 = 2

Subtract 1 from both sides.

3x = 1

Divide both sides by 3

x = 1/3 or 0.33