Question

I need help!!!

2(3x-7)=34

simplify the answer as much as possible

solve for x

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

2(3x-7)=34

6x-14=34

6x=48

x=8

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

2(3x-7)=34

Divide each side by 2

2/2(3x-7)=34/2

3x-7 = 17

Add 7 to each side

3x-7+7 = 17+7

3x = 24

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 24/3

x = 8