Connor F.

asked • 09/09/12

3x-8=-2, find the value of x-6

3x-8= -2, find the value of x-6

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Nicole C. answered • 09/09/12

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3x - 8 = -2          slowly get x by itself

   + 8 = +8         add to both sides

3x      =  6          simplify

/3          /3         divide both sides by 3

x        = 2           simplify

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