Question

How do you solve `4x-2=x+7`?

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

We have,`4x-2=x+7`
Or , `4x-x=7+2`
Or , `3x=9`
Thus,`x=3`

Answer 2

Solving linear equations requires you to use the "balance method".

`4x - x - 2 = x - x + 7`
`3x - 2 + 2 = 7 + 2`
`3x/3 = 9/3`
`x = 3`