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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$3x+5x-7=1$$

Solve for x

$x=1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Combine $3x$ and $5x$ to get $8x$.

$$8x-7=1$$

Add $7$ to both sides.

$$8x=1+7$$

Add $1$ and $7$ to get $8$.

$$8x=8$$

Divide both sides by $8$.

$$x=\frac{8}{8}$$

Divide $8$ by $8$ to get $1$.

$$x=1$$