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

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Question 223976: 2x+x+3=8 x=? What does x equal
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2Bx%2B3=8 x=? What does x equal?

Step 1. Add the x-terms.

%282%2B1%29x%2B3=8

3x%2B3=8

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

3x%2B3-3=8-3

3x=5

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

3x%2F3=5%2F3

x=5%2F3

Check with original equation...2x%2Bx%2B3=8...2%2A5%2F3%2B5%2F3%2B3=8...8=8...which is a true statement.

Step 4. ANSWER: The solution is x=5%2F3

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Dr J