Respuesta :

Hey there!

Solve for x :

  • Answer:

x = 6 ✅

  • Explanation:

3x - 2 = 16

>> Add 2 to both sides :

3x - 2 + 2 = 16 + 2

3x = 18

>> Divide each side by 3 :

3x / 3 = 18 / 3

x = 6

▪️Let's verify :

3(6) - 2 ⇔18 - 2 ⇔ 16

Therefore, your answer is x = 6

Learn more about first-degree equations :

↣https://brainly.com/question/20205219

↣https://brainly.com/question/14621119

3x−2=16

Add 2 to both sides.

3x=16+2

Add 16 and 2 to get 18.

3x=18

Divide both sides by 3.

x = 18 /3

Divide 18 by 3 to get 6.

x = 6 ===> Answer

Verification

Let x = 6

3×6−2=16

18-2= 16

16 = 16

Checked ✅

{ Pisces04 }