1. The problem is to solve a math question, but since no specific problem was provided, I will explain a general approach to solving algebraic equations. 2. The general formula for solving linear equations is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations. 3. Important rules include: - Perform the same operation on both sides of the equation. - Combine like terms. - Use distributive property if needed. 4. For example, to solve $2x + 3 = 7$: - Subtract 3 from both sides: $2x = 7 - 3$ - Simplify: $2x = 4$ - Divide both sides by 2: $x = \frac{4}{2}$ - Simplify: $x = 2$ 5. This method applies to many algebraic problems. Since no specific problem was given, this is a general guide.