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Question
Solve the following equation: 2x + 3 = 7
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Solution
2x + 3 = 7
⇒ 2x + 3 - 3 = 7 - 3 ...(Subtracting 3 from both sides)
⇒ 2x = 4
⇒ `"2x"/2 = 4/2` ....(Dividing by 2)
⇒ x = 2
∴ x = 2
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