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Solve for x.

3x + 2= x+8

A. 1.5

B. 2.5

• c. 3

• D. 5

1 answer

To solve the equation \(3x + 2 = x + 8\), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract \(x\) from both sides: \[ 3x - x + 2 = 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2x + 2 = 8 \]

  2. Subtract 2 from both sides: \[ 2x = 8 - 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2x = 6 \]

  3. Divide both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{6}{2} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 3 \]

Therefore, the solution is \(x = 3\).

The answer is C. 3.