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Solve for x.

3x + 2 = 38

12

13.33

108

120

User A M
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

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User Oczkoisse
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3x + 2 = 38...subtract 2 from both sides, eliminating the 2 on the left
3x = 38 - 2
3x = 36...divide both sides by 3, eliminating the 3 on the left
x = 36/3
x = 12
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