Question

write the first step we use to separate the variable in the equation 2x-3=5 is​

Answer 1

Answer:

2x - 3 = 5

2x = 5 + 3

2x = 8

x = 8/2

x = 4 ans

Answer 2

Given:

An equation 2x-3=5.

To Find:

The first step is used, to separate the variable in the given equation.

Solution:

To find the solution to a linear equation, variables are shifted to one side and constant terms on the other side. When terms shifted opposite to their sides, their sign is reversed.

Here in the equation $2x-3=5$, 3 will be shifted on the right-hand side of the equation.

$2x-3=5\\2x=5+3\\=8$

Now, both sides will be divided by 2.

$\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{8}{2}\\x=4$

Thus, the first step to separate the variable in the equation $2x-3=5$ is to shift the constant term '3' to the right-hand side of the equation.