Question

What is the value of x in the equation 3x = 2 + x + 6?

Answer 1

X=4

-x=2-3x+6
-x+3x=8-3x+3x
2x=8

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 4

Explanations:

The given equation is:

3x = 2 + x + 6

Step 1: Collect like terms

3x - x = 2 + 6

2x = 8

Step 2: Divide both sides 2

2x / 2 = 8 / 2

x = 4