Question

Solve for x. 3x + 8x = 44

Answer 1

Answer: x=4

Step-by-step explanation: 3x+8x= 11x. Divide 44 by 11 and it equals 4

Answer 2

Hey there!

`\bold{3x + 8x = 44}`

COMBINE your LIKE TERMS

`\bold{3x+8x = 11x}`

NEW EQUATION

`\bold{11x =44}`

DIVIDE by
`\bold{11}` on BOTH SIDES

`\bold{(11x)/(11) = (44)/(11)}`

CANCEL out:
`\bold{(11)/(11)}` because that gives you
`\bold{1}`

KEEP:
`\bold{(44)/(11)}` because it gives us the balue of
`\bold{x}`

SOLVE ABOVE AND YOU HAVE YOUR ANSWER FOR
`\bold{x}`

`\bold{(44)/(11) = 44/ 11 = 4}`

`\boxed{\bold{Answer: x=4}}}\checkmark`

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