James K. answered • 04/10/17
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Hi Joshua!
First thing, is to remember the order of operations, and then remember that we want to get "x" alone in order to solve the equation.
3x + 8(x+2) = 104
First thing, is to remember the order of operations, and then remember that we want to get "x" alone in order to solve the equation.
3x + 8(x+2) = 104
You can see there are some operations underlined and bolded here.
Remember Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction. You need to deal with the "8" and the parentheses, then later you can do your regular solving process.
Remember Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction. You need to deal with the "8" and the parentheses, then later you can do your regular solving process.
