How do you simplify 3x+5=1x+19?

1 Answer
Jul 18, 2018

x=7

Explanation:

Whenever you are solving for x or some variable, you have to isolate the variable.

Step 1: Combine Like Terms

Subtract 1x, then subtract 5. You get:

2x=14

Step 2: Solve (Isolate x, divide by 2)

x=7

REMEMBER: Whenever you want to "undo" an operation or get rid of something, you have to do the inverse or opposite operation.

Multiplication - Division
Addition - Subtraction
Exponents - [Square] Roots

Hope this helps!