Solve for x: 3(x - 2) = x + 8
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Correct answer to question 150 (Mathematics Knowledge): 7
Method
Distribute the 3: 3x - 6 = x + 8. Move x terms together: 3x - x = 8 + 6 gives 2x = 14, so x = 7.
Updated: November 2026
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