Question

solve: $3(x - 2) = 18$
options: 4, 8, -4, 6.7

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 3

$\frac{3(x-2)}{3} = \frac{18}{3}$
Simplifies to: $x-2 = 6$

Step2: Add 2 to both sides

$x-2+2 = 6+2$
Simplifies to: $x = 8$

Answer:

8