Question

Which value makes the equation
3x - 6 = 36 true?
a) 10
b)12
c)14
d)16​

Answer 1

C) 14

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.

First, add 6 to both sides:

3x - 6 (+6) = 36 (+6)

3x = 36 + 6

3x = 42

Next, divide 3 from both sides:

(3x)/3 = (42)/3

x = 42/3

x = 14

c) 14 is your answer.

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