Question

4x+7=23. explain the steps you would use to solve the equation for x.​

Answer 1

x=4

Explanation:

4x+7=23

Collect like terms

4x=23-7

4x=16

Divide both sides by the co-efficient of x

4x/4=16/4

x=4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

1. isolate the variable by subtracting 7 on both sides: 4x=23-7

2. simplify: 4x=16

3. divide both sides by 4: x=16/4

4. simplify: x=4