Question

If 3x – 2 = 13, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

$3x - 2 = 13 \\ 3x = 13 + 2 \\ 3x = 15 \\ x = \frac{15}{3} \\ \huge \red{ \boxed{ x = 5 }}$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

3x - 2 = 13

    +2   +2

3x = 15

/3     /3

x = 5

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