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If 38 = 11 + 3x, what is the value of x ?
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If 38 = 11 + 3x, what is the value of x ?

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Answer:

38-11=3x

27=3x

27/3=x

x=9

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38=11+3x collect like-terms


38-11=3x subtract


27=3x divide


x=(27)/(9)


x=9

plug
x in the equation to make sure of the answer


38=11+3x\\38=11+3(9)\\38=11+27\\38=38

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