Question

Solve for x:

3x – 2 = x + 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

3x-2=x+8

2x-2=8 (get x's on both sides of equation, subtract x from 2x)

2x=10 (get x's by themslevs, add 2 to 8)

x=5 (divide 10 by 2, x=5)

Answer 2

x=5

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

3x−2=x+8