Question

Solve for x. Please show your work. 2x + 6 = 3x - 2

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

`2x + 6 = 3x - 2`

then subtract the 6 from both sides of the equation

`2x = 3x - 8`

then subtract the 3x from both sides of the equation

`- 1x = - 8`

then divide each side by -1

`x = 8`