Question

3x+2=8 what is the value of x

Answer 1

3x + 2 = 8
3x + 2 - 2 = 8 - 2
3x = 6
3x/3 = 6/3
x = 2

Answer 2

x = 2

Explanation:

3x + 2 = 8

Subtracting both sides by 2 we get,

=> 3x + 2 - 2= 8 - 2

=> 3x = 6

=> x = 6/3

=> x = 2