Pre-Algebra Examples

$(\frac{2}{3}) x - 5 = x - 3$

Step 1

Combine $\frac{2}{3}$ and $x$ .

$\frac{2 x}{3} - 5 = x - 3$

Step 2

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

$x = - 6$

Step 3