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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$2 - 3 x = - 7$$

Solve for x

$x=3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $2$ from both sides.

$$-3x=-7-2$$

Subtract $2$ from $-7$ to get $-9$.

$$-3x=-9$$

Divide both sides by $-3$.

$$x=\frac{-9}{-3}$$

Divide $-9$ by $-3$ to get $3$.

$$x=3$$