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Solve for x. 3x + 8x = 44

User JuanN
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Answer: x=4

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

User Hillary Sanders
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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

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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