Question 503786
{{{3x+8=50}}} Start with the given equation.



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



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



{{{x=(42)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=14}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=14}}}