Question

I want the answer to this problem 3(x+2)-x=38

Answer 1

Answer:

x=16

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+6−x=38

2x+6=38

-6       -6

2x=38−6

2x=32

÷2   ÷2

x=$\frac{32}{2}$

x=16

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x+2)-x=38

Distribute

3x+6 -x = 38

Combine like terms

2x+6 = 38

Subtract 6 from each side

2x+6-6 = 38-6

2x = 32

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 32/2

x = 16