Question

The sum of 36 and three times a number is 18 find the number

Answer 1

Explanation:

36 + 3x = 18

subtract 36 from both sides

3x= -18

divide by 3

x = -6

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

sum means +

36 + 3x = 18

3x = 18 - 36

3x = -18

x = -6