2x+3=72x+3=7

1
Subtract 33 from both sides.
2x=732x=7-3

2
Simplify  737-3  to  44.
2x=42x=4

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=42x=\frac{4}{2}

4
Simplify  42\frac{4}{2}  to  22.
x=2x=2

Done

Check Answer ▼
How can we make this solution more helpful?