Solving One Variable Equations _UOP

What is the value of x in 5x - 3 = 2x + 15

• x = 4

• x = -6

• x = 6

• x = 3.5

Which step(s) would you use to solve this equation: 2x + 7 = 4x + 3

• Subtract 3 from each side.

• Add 7 to each side

• Add 2x to each side

• Subtract 2x from each side.

Jaiden is solving the equation 2x + 8 = 4x - 4. He said the first step would be to add 4 to each side. Is Jaiden Correct?

• Yes, he is correct.

• No, he is incorrect.

Given the problem 5x - 2 = 2x + 7, when solving for x,

x = _______