How I found it: 1st I converted mixed numbers into improper fractions 2nd Multiplied both sides by 2 -(x+2)+3x=6 2x-2=6 then i added 2 to both sides 2x=8 then to get rid of 2 from x, i divided 2x/2=8/2 and then my answer became x=4 I hope this helps you out. Good Luck =)