How do you solve #3x+82=x+2#?

2 Answers
Jun 25, 2018

#x=-40#

Explanation:

Subtract 82

#3x=x-80#

Subtract #x#

#2x=-80#

Divide by 2

#x=-40#

Jun 25, 2018

#x=-40#

Explanation:

Let's see if we get our constants on the right and variables on the left. We can start by subtracting #x# from both sides to get

#2x+82=2#

Next, let's get the #82# on the right side by subtracting it from both sides.

#2x=-80#

Lastly, we divide both sides by #2# to get

#x=-40#

Hope this helps!