solve for x

Question

3x+22
-------- = 5
2

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Starting with the equation:

(3x + 22) / 2 = 5

We can begin by multiplying both sides of the equation by 2 to eliminate the fraction:

2 * (3x + 22) / 2 = 5 * 2

This simplifies to:

3x + 22 = 10

Next, subtract 22 from both sides of the equation:

3x + 22 - 22 = 10 - 22

This simplifies to:

3x = -12

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for x:

(3x) / 3 = (-12) / 3

This simplifies to:

x = -4

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -4.