Question

8th Grade Math

What is the value of x?

3(x-2) + 5x = 18

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

ConDawg has it for you.

Answer 3

Then we can add the x's
\[8x -6 = 18\]

Answer 4

Take the -6 over to the other side:
\[8x= 24\]

Answer 5

Divide by 8 \[x = 3\]

Answer 6

Thanls @ConDawg

Answer 7

Thanks*

Answer 8

correct helping skills goes a long way

Answer 9

@ConDawg is correct

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

I'm a girl by the way this is just my brothers account, not that it matters @ConDawg

Answer 12

Sorry about that ma'am! :S

Answer 13

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

Answer 14

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

Answer 15

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

Answer 16

@ConDawg

Answer 17

Okay, sounds good.