Hey there!
You have 3 x-tiles
+
6 = positive-tiles (+)
=
12 positive-tiles (+)
3x + 6 = 12
SUBTRACT 6 to BOTH SIDES
3x + 6 - 6 = 12 - 6
CANCEL out: 6 - 6 because it gives you 0
KEEP: 12 - 6 because it helps solve for the x-value
NEW EQUATION: 3x = 12 - 6
SIMPLIFY IT!
3x = 6
DIVIDE 3 to BOTH SIDES
3x/3 = 6/3
CANCEL out: 3/3 because it gives you 1
KEEP: 6/3 because it helps solve for the x-value
x = 6/3
SIMPLIFY IT!
x = 2
Therefore, your answer is: x = 2
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
~Amphitrite1040:)
