Question

Solve for x.
1. 3x = 24
2. 3x+8 = 23

Answer 1

1. x=8
2. x=5

Explanation:

1.(3x=24) divide both sides by 3

• 3x/3=24/3
• x=8

2.3x+8=23

• 3x+8-8=23-8
• 3x=23-8
• (3x=15) divide boty sides by 3
• 3x/3=15/3
• x=15/3
• x=5

Answer 2

1. x=8

2. x=5

Explanation:

For problem one, you need to Divide each term in 3x=24 by 3 and simplify.

For problem two you need to move all terms that don't contain x to the right side and solve.