SOLUTION: im stumped i took the basic algebra at comm college a few years ago and someone posed 2x+7=10 yes im being stupid but please help Jon

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Question 64462: im stumped i took the basic algebra at comm college a few years ago and someone posed 2x+7=10 yes im being stupid but please help
Jon

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+7=10
Subtract 7 from both sides to get:
2x=3
Divide both sides by 2 to ge:
x=(3/2) or 1.5
Cheers,
Stan H.
PS: There are no stupid questions; that's how we all learn.