Question 849150
"Three times a number minus 2 is 34" ---> {{{3x-2=34}}}


Solve for x


{{{3x-2=34}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x=34+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{3x=36}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(36)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=12}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=12}}} 


The unknown number is 12