Answer:
x= 4
Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 7 = 5x - 1
combine the like numbers: add 1 to the other side, isolating 5x
3x + 8 = 5x
Subtract 3x from 5x, isolating 8
8 = 2x
divide
4 = x
Check if it works
3(4) + 7 = 5(4) - 1
19 = 19
Yes, it is correct
