Question

Solve for x 3x +2= y; y=5. X=____

Answer 1

Answer:

X=1

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve this like any other two step equation.

But first plug in y value.

3x + 2 = 5

Subtract 2 from each side

3x = 3

Now divide each side by 3

X=1

Hope this helps plz mark brainliest!

Answer 2

Answer:

$3x +2= y; y=5. \\3x +2 = 5\\3x =5 -2\\3x = 3\\Divide-both-sides-of-the-equation-by 3\\\frac{3x}{3} =\frac{3}{3} \\x = 1$

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 1

Step 1 : Substitute 5 for y in 3x +2= y

Step 2 : Collect like terms

Step 3 : Simplify

Divide both sides of the equation by 3

x = 1