Question

Solve for x

3x + 2 = 38

Answer 1

3x + 2 = 38

Subtract 2 from both sides:

3x + 2 - 2 = 38 - 2

3x = 36

Divide both sides by 3 to solve for x:

$\displaystyle\mathsf{\frac{3x}{3}\:=\:\frac{36}{3}}$

x = 12

Therefore, the value of x = 12.