What is the value of x?3(x−2)+5x=18
3(x−2)+5x=183x - 6 + 5x = 18simplify8x - 6 = 18add 6 to both sides8x - 6 + 6 = 18 + 68x = 24Divide both sides by 88x/8 = 24/8x = 3
Here's how I'd work it:3(x-2)+5x=18 3x-6+5x=18 8x=24 x=3To check it, put substitute x into the original equation:3(3-2)+5(3)=18 3+15=18 18=18
