Question

Solve the equation "3x - 8 = 4" for x

Answer 1

`3x - 8 = 4 \\ 3x = 8 + 4 \\ 3x = 12 \\ x = (12)/(3) \\ \boxed{x = 4}`

• x = 4 is the right answer.

Answer 2

3x - 8 = 4

or, 3x = 4 + 8

or, 3x = 12

or, x = 12/3

or, x = 4

So, x is 4.