Solve for x: 3x + 2 = x + 8

A.
1.5

B.
2.5

C.
3

D.
5

1 answer

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

Starting with the given equation:

3x + 2 = x + 8

We can subtract x from both sides to eliminate it on the right side:

2x + 2 = 8

Now, we subtract 2 from both sides:

2x = 6

Finally, we divide both sides by 2 to solve for x:

x = 6/2 = 3

Therefore, the solution is x = 3.

The answer is: C. 3