Question

Solve the equation. Check your solution. 3x - 2 = 16

Answer 1

x=6

16 plus 2 is 18 and divided by 3 is 6

Answer 2

3x-2=16. Add two to the right side.
3x=16+2. So now you have 3x=18. You then have to divide both sides by 3, which is 6. To check your work, replace x with 6.
3(6)-2=16
18-2=16