solve for x

Question

4x - 3 = 2x + 7

Answer 1

4x - 3 = 2x + 7

Subtract 2x from both sides:
4x - 2x - 3 = 2x - 2x + 7
2x - 3 = 7

Add 3 to both sides:
2x - 3 + 3 = 7 + 3
2x = 10

Divide by 2:
x = 5

Therefore, x = 5.