2x + 7 = x + 3
First, subtract x from both sides. / Your problem should look like: \(2x + 7 - x = 3\)
Second, simplify 2x + 7 - x to x + 7. / Your problem should look like: \(x + 7 = 3\)
Third, subtract 7 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: \(x = 3 - 7\)
Fourth, subtract 3 - 7 to get -4. / Your problem should look like: \(x = -4\)
Answer: x = -4
