Solve 3x + 2 = 59
The solution of 3x + 2 = 59 is x = 19.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 2 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 3:
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Check: put x = 19 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 3x + 2 = 59\ \Rightarrow\ x = 19 \]
\[ 3x + 2 = 59 \]
\[ 3x + 2 - 2 = 59 - 2 \ \Rightarrow\ 3x = 57 \]
\[ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{57}{3} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 19 \]
\[ 3\cdot19 + 2 = 57 + 2 = 59 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 3x + 2 = 59
| x | 3x + 2 | Equals 59? |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 53 | no |
| 18 | 56 | no |
| 19 | 59 | yes |
| 20 | 62 | no |
| 21 | 65 | no |
Questions
What is x in 3x + 2 = 59?
The solution of 3x + 2 = 59 is x = 19.
How do you solve 3x + 2 = 59?
Subtract 2 from both sides to get 3x = 57, then divide both sides by 3 to get x = 19.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 19: 3(19) + 2 = 59, which is 59.