Question

how do you solve the linear equation 7x−3x=5x+2

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

7*x-3*x-(5*x+2)=0

Step by step solution :

STEP

1

:

Pulling out like terms

1.1 Pull out like factors :

-x - 2 = -1 • (x + 2)

Answer 2

Answer:

7x - 3x = 5x + 2

4x = 5x + 2

4x - 5x = 2

-x = 2

x = -2