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

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X=4

-x=2-3x+6
-x+3x=8-3x+3x
2x=8
What is the value of x in the equation 3x = 2 + x + 6?-example-1
User Cedric Simon
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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

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