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Question 503786: how do you solve 3x+8=50
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B8=50 Start with the given equation.


3x=50-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


3x=42 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2842%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=14 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=14