Solve the following equation
2x+1=3x-3
Solve for x
2x + 1 = 3x - 3
Group variables
Group our variables 2x and 3x
subtract 3x from both sides
2x + 1 - 3x = 3x - 3 - 3x
Cancel 3x on the right side:
-x + 1 = -3
Divide each side by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| 1 |
| 2 |
Group constants
Group our constants 1 and -3.
subtract 1 from both sides
-x + 1 - 1 = -3 - 1
Cancel 1 on the left side:
-x = -4
Divide each side of the equation by -1
| -1x | |
| -1 |
| = |
| -4 |
| -1 |
x = 4
Final Answer
x = 4
Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.7, 8.EE.A.2, 8.EE.C.7.B, HSA.CED.A.1, HSA.REI.A.1, HSA.REI.A.2, HSA.REI.B.3, HSA.REI.B.4.B
What is the Answer?
x = 4
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