SOLUTION: HOW WOULD I SOVLE THIS PROBLEM 2x+3=4

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Question 170997: HOW WOULD I SOVLE THIS PROBLEM 2x+3=4
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, jojo14344:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+3=4....subtract 3 from each side
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2x+3-3=4-3
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2x=1...divide both sides by 2
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Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x%2B3=4
combine similar terms,
2x=4-3
2x=1, isolate "x" by dividing 2 to both terms
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highlight%28x=1%2F2%29, Answer
Check, go back:
2%281%2F2%29%2B3=4
1%2B3=4
4=4
Thank you,
Jojo