Question

What is x equal to in the problem 10+3(x+2)=36? Please show your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

10+3(x+2)=36

10+3x+6=36           Solve inside the parenthesis.

16+3x=36               Combine like terms.

-16       -16                Subtract 16 from both sides.

3x/3=20/3                Divide both sides by 3.

x=6 2/3                     The answer is x= 6 2/3, or 6.66666666666667

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 6 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

10 + 3 (x + 2) = 36

Distribute 3 into (x + 2)

10 + 3 x X + 3 x 2 = 36

10 + 3x + 6 = 36

The expression can also be written as

10 + 6 + 3x = 36

16 + 3x = 36

Subtract 16 from both sides

16 - 16 + 3x = 36 - 16

3x = 20

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = 20/3

x = 6 2/3