Question

given the equation y=3x+2,what is the value of x when y = 8?

Answer 1

$\huge\boxed{2}$

$y=3x+2$

Set $y=8$.

$8=3x+2$

Subtract $2$ from both sides.

$6=3x$

Divide both sides by $3$.

$\large\boxed{2=x}$