Question

Solve for x: the quantity of x plus 20 over 2 = 3x

Answer 1

(x+20)/2=3x
x+20=3x*2
x+20=6x
x-6x=-20
-5x=-20
x=4

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

First you want to get rid of the denominator so you multiply 2 on both sides. Then you will subtract both sides by x to move it to one side. After which you can continue to isolate x to one side.