Question

Solve for x.
5 = 3x - 3

Answer 1

x=
`(8)/(3)`

Explanation:

5=3x-3

first, add 3 to both sides:

5 +3 = 3x-3 +3

8=3x

then, divide both sides by 3:

8 ÷3 = 3x ÷3

and the answer can be written as x =
`(8)/(3)` or x = 2
`(2)/(3)`

Answer 2

x = 8/3

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

5 = 3x - 3

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Add 3 to both sides: 8 = 3x
2. Divide both sides by 3: 8/3 = x
3. Rewrite: x = 8/3

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

5 = 3(8/3) - 3

5 = 8 - 3

5 = 5