\[3x+2=8\]

1
Subtract 22 from both sides.
3x=823x=8-2

2
Simplify  828-2  to  66.
3x=63x=6

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=63x=\frac{6}{3}

4
Simplify  63\frac{6}{3}  to  22.
x=2x=2

Done

Check Answer ▼
How can we make this solution more helpful?