SOLUTION: how do you solve this equation when trying to solve for x in terms of r? x=3x+2r

Question 2343: how do you solve this equation when trying to solve for x in terms of r?
x=3x+2r
Answer by usyim88hk(158) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It means to leave a "x" on one side of the equation, like this:
:
x=3x+2r (subtract 3x from both sides)
-2x = 2r (divide both sides by -2)
x = -r (ANSWER!!!)

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