1. The problem is not explicitly stated, so I will demonstrate a general approach to solving algebraic equations with working steps. 2. Suppose we have the equation $$2x + 3 = 7$$. 3. The goal is to solve for $x$. 4. Start by isolating the variable term on one side: $$2x + 3 = 7$$ Subtract 3 from both sides: $$2x + 3 - 3 = 7 - 3$$ $$2x = 4$$ 5. Next, divide both sides by 2 to solve for $x$: $$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{4}{2}$$ $$\cancel{2}x / \cancel{2} = 2$$ $$x = 2$$ 6. The solution is $x = 2$. This method applies to linear equations: isolate the variable term, then divide or multiply to solve for the variable.