Question

$$6(x-2)=18$$

Answer

x=5

Solution


Divide both sides by \(6\).
\[x-2=\frac{18}{6}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{18}{6}\)  to  \(3\).
\[x-2=3\]
Add \(2\) to both sides.
\[x=3+2\]
Simplify  \(3+2\)  to  \(5\).
\[x=5\]