Solve 6x + 12 = 30
The solution of 6x + 12 = 30 is x = 3.
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 12 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 6:
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Check: put x = 3 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 6x + 12 = 30\ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 6x + 12 = 30 \]
\[ 6x + 12 - 12 = 30 - 12 \ \Rightarrow\ 6x = 18 \]
\[ \frac{6x}{6} = \frac{18}{6} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 6\cdot3 + 12 = 18 + 12 = 30 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 6x + 12 = 30
| x | 6x + 12 | Equals 30? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | no |
| 2 | 24 | no |
| 3 | 30 | yes |
| 4 | 36 | no |
| 5 | 42 | no |
Questions
What is x in 6x + 12 = 30?
The solution of 6x + 12 = 30 is x = 3.
How do you solve 6x + 12 = 30?
Subtract 12 from both sides to get 6x = 18, then divide both sides by 6 to get x = 3.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 3: 6(3) + 12 = 30, which is 30.