Find the value of "x" in the following equation: 3x = x + 8

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Eton asked Mar 2, 2022

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Find the value of "x" in the following equation: 3x = x + 8

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Eton asked Mar 2, 2022

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

3x = x + 8

Subtract x from both sides

3x -x = 8

2x = 8

Divide both sides by 2

x = 8/2

x = 4

Anshul Mishra answered Mar 7, 2022

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