Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2x – 3 = 9 – 4x?

Answer 1

2*3 = 6 - 3 = 3
4*3 = 12 - 9 - 3
x= 3

Answer 2

2x-3=9-4x
step 1: put like terms on the same side of the equation
2x+4x=9+3
step 2: add/subtract like term
6x=12
step 3: isolate the variable (x)
6x/6=12/6
final answer: x=2