Algebra Examples

$4 x + 2 - x = 2 x + 7$

Step 1

Subtract $x$ from $4 x$ .

$3 x + 2 = 2 x + 7$

Step 2

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $2 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$3 x + 2 - 2 x = 7$

Step 2.2

Subtract $2 x$ from $3 x$ .

$x + 2 = 7$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Subtract $2$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = 7 - 2$

Step 3.2

Subtract $2$ from $7$ .

$x = 5$