Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 14 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

help math

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve 3x - x + 2 = 12. -5 4 7 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do u see anything that can make this equation simplified further. like can u combine like terms?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its 3x and x a like term if not then I don't know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes good job

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its basically saying what is 3 - 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good so 3x - x = ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2 what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good so what is the equation look like now:)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x+2=12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nice ! so we have 2x + 2 = 12 have any ideas on how to get x by itself?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1409112098115:dw|

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!