Question

$$2x+7=15$$

Answer

x=4

Solution


Subtract \(7\) from both sides.
\[2x=15-7\]
Simplify  \(15-7\)  to  \(8\).
\[2x=8\]
Divide both sides by \(2\).
\[x=\frac{8}{2}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{8}{2}\)  to  \(4\).
\[x=4\]