Question 666223
Starting with
28 = 3(x-2) + 4
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Distribute the 3
28 = 3(x) - 3(2) + 4
28 = 3x - 6 + 4
28 = 3x - 2
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Isolate x
3x = 28 + 2
3x = 30
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Divide both sides by 3
{{{highlight_green(x = 10)}}}
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Check {{{cartoon(
3(10-2) = 3(8),
24 + 4,
28)}}}
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