SOLUTION: 2x+x+3=8 x=? What does x equal

Question 223976: 2x+x+3=8 x=? What does x equal
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=? What does x equal?

Step 1. Add the x-terms.

Step 2. Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

Step 3. Divide by 3 to both sides of the equation

Check with original equation............which is a true statement.

Step 4. ANSWER: The solution is

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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