CPM Homework Help : AC Problem 4-32

For each equation below, solve for $x$ . Check your solution, if possible, and show all work.

Step 1(a):

Combine like terms.

Step 2(a):

$3x − 5 = 3x − 5$

Add $5$ to both sides.

Step 3(a):

$3x − 5 = 3x − 5$
$+5 +5$

$3x = 3x$

Answer (a):

Since $3x$ is always equal to $3x,$ any number makes this statement true.

Hint (b):

Follow the steps in part (a).

Answer (b):

$x=\frac{8}{3}$