Question

How do you work out 3x-2(x+4)=22?

Answer 1

x=30

Explanation:

To solve this equation, simplify using the distributive property and combining like terms. Then solve for x through inverse operations.

3x-2(x+4)=22

3x-2x-8=22

x-8=22

x-8+8=22+8

x=30