Question

3x + 2 = 38


Please help me.

Answer 1

Subtract 2 from both sides

simplify 38 - 2 to 36

divide both sides by 3

simplify 36/3 to 12

Answer: x = 12.

Answer 2

Simplifying 3x + 2 = 38


Reorder the terms: 2 + 3x = 38


Solving 2 + 3x = 38


Solving for variable 'x'.


Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.


Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + 3x = 38 + -2


Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + 3x = 38 + -2
3x = 38 + -2

Combine like terms: 38 + -2 = 36 3x = 36


Divide each side by '3'. x = 12


Simplifying x = 12


Answer = 12