Multiple choice What is the root of the equation $\displaystyle 3x+7=22$ $5$ $0$ $7$ $9$ Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Subtract 7 from both sides to get 3x = 15, then divide by 3 to find x = 5. AI explanation AI 1 To solve the linear equation 3x + 7 = 22, first subtract 7 from both sides to get 3x = 15. Then, divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable. This gives x = 5. Thanks Wrong explanation