Question

1. 5x + 3 = 7x – 1. Find x

a. 1/3
b. ½
c. 1
d. 2

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Answer 1

Answer:

5x + 3 = 7x - 1

now collect like terms

3 + 1 = 7x - 5x

every time you move something it changes signs

4 = 2x anything multiplied is divided on the other side and vice versa

4/2 = x

2 = x

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Answer 2

Answer:

$= > 5x + 3 = 7x-1 \\ = > 3+ 1 = 7x - 5x \\ = > 4/2 = X \\ </p><p></p><p> = > 2 = x$