1. The user asks for an answer in a style that helps them learn how to do it themselves. 2. Since no specific math problem is given, I will provide a general example of solving a simple algebraic equation step-by-step. 3. Problem: Solve for $x$ in the equation $2x + 3 = 7$. 4. Formula and rules: To solve for $x$, isolate $x$ on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations. 5. Step 1: Subtract 3 from both sides to undo the addition. $$2x + 3 - 3 = 7 - 3$$ $$2x = 4$$ 6. Step 2: Divide both sides by 2 to undo the multiplication. $$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{4}{2}$$ $$x = 2$$ 7. Final answer: $x = 2$. This method can be applied to similar linear equations by performing inverse operations step-by-step to isolate the variable.