How do I solve 3x + 7 = 2x + 15?

We did this in class but I forgot what to do when there are x’s on both sides.

Asked by lena.k

2 answers

3x − 2x + 7 = 15
x + 7 = 15
x = 8

✓ Checked · by nadia_m

Tip: always move the smaller number of x’s, so you never get a negative x term.

by mr_ali