Solve the following equation
3x-2=5
Solve for x
3x - 2 = 5
Divide each side by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| -2 |
| 3 |
Group constants
Group our constants -2 and 5.
add 2 to both sides
3x - 2 + 2 = 5 + 2
Cancel 2 on the left side:
3x = 7
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 7 |
| 3 |
x = 2.3333333333333
Final Answer
x = 2.3333333333333
