Question

Solve 3x − x + 2 = 12.

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Answer 1

Judging by the question I noticed that I can simplify the equation 3x-x+2=12 by one step.
The outcome of simplification should be 2x+2=12.

Next you must subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the x. The new equation should be 2x = 10.

Lastly you must divide both sides by 2, the answer you should get is x=5, D.

Answer 2

Combine like terms:

$3x - x = 2x$
$2x + 2 = 12$

Subtract 2 from both sides:

$2x = 10$

Divide both sides by 2 to get x by itself:

$x = 5$

The value of x is 5.