SOLUTION: What r the steps to solving 3x+4equal 22

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Question 403412: What r the steps to solving 3x+4equal 22
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, sofiyac:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B4=22 Start with the given equation.


3x=22-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=6

Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+4=22 subtract 4 on each side of the equal sign
3x=22-4
3x=18 divide each side by 3
x=18/3
x=6