8th Grade Math

What is the value of x?

3(x-2) + 5x = 18

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8th Grade Math

What is the value of x?
 
 3(x-2) + 5x = 18

anonymous · Answer

First thing we do is take the 3 and multiply it into the brackets.
$$3x-6+5x = 18$$

anonymous · Answer

ConDawg has it for you.

anonymous · Answer

Then we can add the x's
$$8x -6 = 18$$

anonymous · Answer

Take the -6 over to the other side:
$$8x= 24$$

anonymous · Answer

Divide by 8 $$x = 3$$

anonymous · Answer

Thanls @ConDawg

anonymous · Answer

Thanks*

thecatman · Answer

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thecatman · Answer

@ConDawg  is correct

anonymous · Answer

No problem man, just let me know if you don't understand one of the steps!

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Sorry about that ma'am! :S

anonymous · Answer

It's fine, I'm glad you helped me through the steps and all, and didn't just give me a direct answer. @ConDawg

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, no problem! If you need help with anything else feel free to shoot me a message.

anonymous · Answer

Kk, I most likely would msg you on @AminaBoneCrusher since thats my account :s

anonymous · Answer

@ConDawg

anonymous · Answer

Okay, sounds good.