Question

What value of x makes this equation true? 3(2x+6)=36

Answer 1

X=5 2×5=10×3=30+6=36

Answer 2

3(2x+6)=36

Divide both sides by 3

2x + 6 = 12

Subtract 6 from both sides

2x = 6

Divide both sides by 2

x = 3

Answer

x = 3 makes the equation true