Question

Solve for x. 3x−82=x−6

20 Points

Answer 1

it is 8

Explanation:

Answer 2

3x-82 = x-6

subtract 1 x from each side

2x -82 = -6

add 82 to each side

2x = 76

divide both sides by 2

x = 76/2 =38

x = 38

Check:

3(38)-82 = 38-6

3*38 = 114, 114-82 =32 and 38-6 = 32 32 = 32 TRUE