Question

2x+3=7
this equation has multiplication and addition in it. to solve this equation you need to get x by itself which means you need to get 2x by itself first. how can you do this?

Answer 1

Answer:

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

Doing this will leave 2x by itself.

Answer 2

Answer:

read below

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 3 = 7

To isolate 2x, subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

 $2x + \frac{3}{-3} = \frac{7}{-3}$

3 - 3 = 0

7 - 3 = 4

$2x = 4$

divide both sides by 2

$x = 2$