Question

I need to find x but I'm struggling can someone help?

Answer 1

Set the two equations equal to each other
4x + 5 = 7x - 3
4x + 5 + 3 = 7x - 3 + 3
4x + 8 = 7x
4x - 4x + 8 = 7x - 4x
8 = 3x
2.66 = x