) Solve by using inverse operations. 2) Then check your answer by plugging
Show all steps for getting the variable by itself. it back into the original equation. Show the steps of the calculations.
5x - 7 = 3
To solve the equation 5x - 7 = 3 using inverse operations, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.
Step 1: Add 7 to both sides of the equation:
5x - 7 + 7 = 3 + 7
5x = 10
Step 2: Divide both sides of the equation by 5:
(5x)/5 = 10/5
x = 2
Now, let's check our answer by plugging it back into the original equation:
5(2) - 7 = 3
10 - 7 = 3
3 = 3
The equation holds true, so our solution x = 2 is correct.