Question

If 3x - 2 = -x + 10, then x =

Answer 1

Answer: 3

Explanation:

Step 1: Add x to both sides.

3x−2+x=−x+10+x

4x−2=10

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

4x−2+2=10+2

4x=12

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4.

4x

4

=

12

4

Answer 2

3x-2 = -x+10

or, 3x+x=10+2

or, 4x=12

or, x=12/4

So, x=3