Question

3 ( x - 2 ) + 5 x = 18

Answer 1

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

3x-6+5x=18

add the same terms to both sides

8x-6=18

add the term again

8x-6+6=18+6

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8x=24

8x/8 24/8

x=3

Answer 2

Answer:

3 is correct answer

Step-by-step explanation:

$3(x - 2) + 5x = 18 \\ 3x - 6 + 5x = 18 \\ 8x - 6 = 18 \\ 8x = 18 + 6 \\ 8x = 24 \\ x = \frac{24}{8} \\ x = 3$

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