SOLUTION: 3x+8=26

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Question 100983: 3x+8=26
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solving for x
3x + 8 = 26
first subtract 8 from both sides
3x + 8 - 8 = 26 - 8
3x + 0 = 18
3x = 18
now divide both sides by 3
3x/3 = 18/3
x = 6
Check answer:
3(6) + 8 = 26
18 + 8 = 26
26 = 26