Question

$$36-3x-8-4x=2x$$

Answer

x=28/9

Solution


Simplify  \(36-3x-8-4x\)  to  \(28-7x\).
\[28-7x=2x\]
Add \(7x\) to both sides.
\[28=2x+7x\]
Simplify  \(2x+7x\)  to  \(9x\).
\[28=9x\]
Divide both sides by \(9\).
\[\frac{28}{9}=x\]
Switch sides.
\[x=\frac{28}{9}\]

Decimal Form: 3.111111