Question

2x + 62 = 5x + 38 what is x

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

2x+62=5x+38

-5x

-3x+62=38

-62 -62

-3x= -24

/3 /3

-x= 8

Answer 2

x=8

Explanation:

2x + 62 = 5x + 38

Subtract 2x from each side

2x -2x+ 62 = 5x-2x + 38

62 = 3x+38

Subtract 38 from each side

62 -38= 3x + 38-38

24 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 24/3

x = 8