If the equation 2x - 3 = 7 is solved for x, what is the solution?

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If the equation 2x - 3 = 7 is solved for x, what is the solution?
  1. 2
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the equation 2x - 3 = 7 is solved for x, what is the solution?
  • Step 1: Start with the equation 2x - 3 = 7.
  • Step 2: To get rid of the -3, add 3 to both sides of the equation.
  • Step 3: Now the equation looks like this: 2x = 10.
  • Step 4: Next, to solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 2.
  • Step 5: Now the equation looks like this: x = 5.
  • Algebraic Manipulation – The process of rearranging an equation to isolate the variable.
  • Solving Linear Equations – Finding the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.
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