Two-step equations

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1. 3x + 6 = 18. What is x?

1. 4

Subtract 6 from both sides: 3x = 18 − 6 = 12.

Divide both sides by 3: x = 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

2. 5

Subtract 3 from both sides: 3x = 18 − 3 = 15.

Divide both sides by 3: x = 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

3. 7

Subtract 4 from both sides: 2x = 18 − 4 = 14.

Divide both sides by 2: x = 14 ÷ 2 = 7.

4. 3

Subtract 4 from both sides: 2x = 10 − 4 = 6.

Divide both sides by 2: x = 6 ÷ 2 = 3.

5. 3

Subtract 6 from both sides: 3x = 15 − 6 = 9.

Divide both sides by 3: x = 9 ÷ 3 = 3.

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