Question

Consider the equation r + 2 = 3x – 4.
a. Solve the equation using algebra.
X=

Answer 1

Explanation:

We want to solve r + 2 = 3x – 4 for x.

This means isolating x on one side. To do this, first add 4 to both sides, obtaining r + 2 + 4 =3x, or:

r + 6 = 3x

Finally, divide both sides by 3:

r + 6

x = -------------

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Answer 2

r/6 +2 = X

Explanation:

We want to isolate X by itself to find its value. First transpose your -4 to the other side (note that -4 will become positive)

r + 2 +4 = 3x

r + 6 = 3x

To find the X, we get rid of the 3, so divide both sides by 3

r/3 + 6/3 = x

r/3 + 2 = x

OR

(r+6)/3 = x

Both works : )