SOLUTION: How do you solve x + 2x - 6= 240?

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: How do you solve x + 2x - 6= 240?      Log On


   

Question 691500: How do you solve x + 2x - 6= 240?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2B2x-6=240 Start with the given equation.


3x-6=240 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=240%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


3x=246 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28246%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=82 Reduce.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the solution is x=82