Question

How do you solve `4x-(2x+3)=7`?

Answer 1

`x=5`

Explanation:

Get rid of the bracket changing all the signs inside (because the minus in front of it):
`4x-2x-3=7`
Collect terms with `x` on the left and numbers on the right:
`4x-2x=7+3`
add:
`2x=10`
`x=10/2=5`