Question

What is the solution to this equation 2x +3= 1 - 4?

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

2x + 3 = 1 - 4

+ 4 + 4

2x + 7 = 1

- 7 - 7

2x = -6

-6 ÷ 2 = -3

Answer 2

2x + 3 = 1 - 4 (calculate)

2x - 3 = -3 (move the constant to the right)

2x = -3 - 3 (calculate)

2x = -6 (divide both sides)

x = -3