To solve the equation \(6x + 7 - 2x = 3\), we can follow these steps:
Combine like terms on the left side of the equation: \[ (6x - 2x) + 7 = 3 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x + 7 = 3 \]
Next, we want to isolate the term with \(x\). We do this by subtracting 7 from both sides: \[ 4x + 7 - 7 = 3 - 7 \] Simplifying, we have: \[ 4x = -4 \]
Now, divide both sides by 4 to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{-4}{4} \] Which simplifies to: \[ x = -1 \]
So the solution to the equation \(6x + 7 - 2x = 3\) is \(x = -1\).
