How do you solve #3x+243=39#?

2 Answers
Mar 2, 2018

#x=-68#

Explanation:

#3x+243=39#

#3x+243-243=39-243#

#3x=-204#

#(3x)/3 = -204/3#

#x=-68#

Aug 5, 2018

#x=-68#

Explanation:

To isolate the #x# term, we can subtract #243# from both sides to get

#3x=-204#

Lastly, we can divide both sides by #3# to get

#x=-68#

Hope this helps!