SOLUTION: 3x+2=11? -5x-2=23 12=18-3x? 4x-2=1? Thank You

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Question 332272: 3x+2=11?
-5x-2=23
12=18-3x?
4x-2=1?
Thank You
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B2=11 Start with the given equation.


3x=11-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


3x=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%289%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3