Question

8. (Equations)

The difference between 3 times a number x and 2 is 19. What is the
value of x?
A 7
B. 6
C. 5
D. 1

Answer 1

Answer: A. 7

Explanation:

3y-2=19

3y-2+2=19+2 (add 2 to both sides)

3y=21

3y/3=21/3 (divide by 3 on each side)

y=7