Question

I want the answer to this problem
3(x+2)-x=38

Answer 1

x=16

Explanation:

3x+6−x=38

2x+6=38

-6 -6

2x=38−6

2x=32

÷2 ÷2

x=
`(32)/(2)`

x=16

Answer 2

x = 16

Explanation:

3(x+2)-x=38

Distribute

3x+6 -x = 38

Combine like terms

2x+6 = 38

Subtract 6 from each side

2x+6-6 = 38-6

2x = 32

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 32/2

x = 16