Solving for x in Algebraic Equations
To solve for x, we can perform inverse operations to cancel values out.
- For addition, we can do subtraction.
- For multiplication, we can do division.
- And vise versa.
Eventually, we must isolate x to one side of the equal sign, or equation. That will give us its value.
Solving the Question
⇒ First, isolate the x term by subtracting 2 from both sides:
⇒ Now, multiply both sides by 3 to get rid of the fraction:
⇒ Finally, divide both sides by 2 to isolate x:
Answer