Solve the following equation
3x-7=2
Solve for x
3x - 7 = 2
Divide each side by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| -7 |
| 3 |
Group constants
Group our constants -7 and 2.
add 7 to both sides
3x - 7 + 7 = 2 + 7
Cancel 7 on the left side:
3x = 9
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 9 |
| 3 |
x = 3
Final Answer
x = 3
