Question

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

Answer 1

$38=11+3x$ collect like-terms

$38-11=3x$ subtract

$27=3x$ divide

$x=\frac{27}{9}$

$x=9$

plug $x$ in the equation to make sure of the answer

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

Answer 2

Answer:

38-11=3x

27=3x

27/3=x

x=9