Simplifying
3x + 2 = 38
Reorder the terms:
2 + 3x = 38
Solving
2 + 3x = 38
Solving for variable 'x'.
Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.
Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + 3x = 38 + -2
Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + 3x = 38 + -2
3x = 38 + -2
Combine like terms: 38 + -2 = 36
3x = 36
Divide each side by '3'.
x = 12
Simplifying
x = 12
Answer = 12
