Question

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

Answer 1

38-11=3x

27=3x

27/3=x

x=9

Answer 2

`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`