Question 100983
solving for x
3x + 8 = 26
first subtract 8 from both sides
3x + 8 - 8 = 26 - 8
3x + 0 = 18
3x = 18
now divide both sides by 3
3x/3 = 18/3
x = 6
Check answer:
3(6) + 8 = 26
18 + 8 = 26
26 = 26