Question

Solve for x. 3x/6 + 2 = 8

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

`(3x)/(6) + 2 = 8 \\ collect \: like \: terms \\`

`cross \: multiply \\ (3x)/(6) = (6)/(1) \\ 3x = 6 * 6 \\ 3x = 36`

`divide \: both \: sides \: of \: the \: equation \: by \: 3 \\ (3x)/(3) = (36)/(3) \\ x = 12`

Answer 2

x = 12

Explanation:

Given

`(3x)/(6)` + 2 = 8 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

`(3x)/(6)` = 6 ( multiply both sides by 6 )

3x = 36 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 12