algebra · worked example

Solve 3x + 2 = x + 8

Method: linear isolation (variables both sides). Verified step-by-step solution with our free AI math solver.
Problem

3x+2=x+83x + 2 = x + 8

Step-by-step solution

  1. Subtract xx from both sides: 2x+2=82x + 2 = 8.

  2. Subtract 22: 2x=62x = 6.

  3. Divide by 22: x=3x = 3.

Answer

x=3x = 3

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