Chapter A.6, Problem 17AYU

To determine

To solve: $2x-3=5$

Answer to Problem 17AYU

$x=4$

Explanation of Solution

$2x-3=5$

$2x-3+3=5+3$   (Add 3 on both sides)

$2x=8$

$\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{8}{2}$   (Divide 2 on both sides)

$x=4$