Question

How do you solve 3x+7=x

Answer 1

3x + 7 = x

First, subtract 3x from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 7 = x - 3x
Second, simplify x - 3x to -2x. / Your problem should look like: 7 = -2x
Third, divide both sides by -2. / Your problem should look like: $\frac{7}{-2}$ = x
Fourth, simplify $\frac{7}{-2}$ to $-\frac{7}{2}$ / Your problem should look like: $- \frac{7}{2}$ = x
Fifth, switch sides. / Your problem should look like: x = $-\frac{7}{2}$

Answer as fraction: $-\frac{7}{2}$
Answer as decimal: -3.5

Answer 2

3x + 7 = x
3x - x = -7
2x = -7
x = - 7/2
x = -3.5