How do you solve #2x+18-1=33#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-05T21:55:54

#x=8#

#2x+18-1=33# (Combine like factors)

#2x+17=33# (Subtract 17 from both side)

#2x=16# (Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the variable)

#x=8#

Plug in the answer to check if it is correct:

#2(8)+18-1=33#

#16+17=33#

#33=33#

Answer 2 · 2018-04-05T22:29:38

#x=8#

1) Subtract #1# from #18# to get #17#
2) Subtract #17# from both sides and get #2x=16#
3) Divide by #2# on each side

Answer: #x=8#