Answer
$x=12$
Work Step by Step
$3(x+2)=x+30$
$3x+6=x+30$
$3x-x+6=30$
$2x+6=30$
$2x=30-6$
$2x=24$
$x=\frac{24}{2}$
$x=12$
Check the answer.
3(12+2)=(12)+30
3(14)=42
42=42
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 141: 18
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