Question

Solve the following equation by combining like terms:
x+x+2+3x-6= 31
X=

Answer 1

X= 7

Explanation:

x+x+2+3x-6=31 Combine x's

2x+2+3x-6=31 Continue to combine x's

5x+2-6=31 Combine whole numbers

5x-4=31 Add 4 to both sides

5x=35 Divide by 5

x=7