2x - 8 + 7x - 2 = -3 + 3x + 2x
Combine like terms:
9x - 10 = -3 + 5x
Add 10 to both sides:
9x = 7 + 5x
Subtract 5x from both sides:
4x = 7
Divide by 4:
x = 7/4
Therefore, the solution is x = 7/4 or 1.75.
2x - 8 + 7x - 2 = -3 + 3x + 2x
Combine like terms:
9x - 10 = -3 + 5x
Add 10 to both sides:
9x = 7 + 5x
Subtract 5x from both sides:
4x = 7
Divide by 4:
x = 7/4
Therefore, the solution is x = 7/4 or 1.75.