Question

solve for $x$: $3x - 5=-x + 3$ answer $x =$

Explanation:

Step1: Add x to both sides

$3x - 5+x=-x + 3+x$
$4x-5 = 3$

Step2: Add 5 to both sides

$4x-5 + 5=3 + 5$
$4x=8$

Step3: Divide both sides by 4

$\frac{4x}{4}=\frac{8}{4}$
$x = 2$

Answer:

$2$