1

Solve the following linear equation for
x
x.



5
x

2
+
x
=
9
+
3
x
+
10
5x−2+x=9+3x+10

1 answer

To solve the equation \( 5x - 2 + x = 9 + 3x + 10 \), let's first simplify both sides.

Combine like terms on both sides:

  1. On the left side: \[ 5x + x - 2 = 6x - 2 \]

  2. On the right side: \[ 9 + 10 + 3x = 19 + 3x \]

Now the equation looks like this: \[ 6x - 2 = 19 + 3x \]

Next, we will isolate \( x \) by moving all \( x \) terms to one side and constant terms to the other side. First, subtract \( 3x \) from both sides: \[ 6x - 3x - 2 = 19 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x - 2 = 19 \]

Now, add \( 2 \) to both sides: \[ 3x = 19 + 2 \] Simplifying this gives: \[ 3x = 21 \]

Finally, divide both sides by \( 3 \): \[ x = \frac{21}{3} = 7 \]

So the solution is: \[ \boxed{7} \]