Question 472066
{{{x+38=3(x+8)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x+38=3x+24}}} Distribute.



{{{x=3x+24-38}}} Subtract {{{38}}} from both sides.



{{{x-3x=24-38}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=24-38}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=-14}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-14)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=7}}}