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Solve for x.

3x + 2 = 38

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Answer:

3x=38-2

3x=36

3x÷3=36÷3

x=12

Explanation:

You start by grouping the like terms on one side, 2 is a constant number so you will group it with the constant 38. When you swap it to the other side of the equal sign, you change its sign. After you will divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of x which is 3,in order to get the value of x.

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