SOLUTION: 3(8+x)=30

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Question 576473: 3(8+x)=30
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%288%2Bx%29=30 Start with the given equation.


24%2B3x=30 Distribute.


3x=30-24 Subtract 24 from both sides.


3x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%286%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2