Answer: x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we have to add 4 on both sides of the equation to combine like terms:
3х – 4 (+4) = 8 (+4) + 2х
3x = 12 + 2x
Now we subtract 2x on both sides of the equation, which leaves x by itself:
3x (-2x) = 12 + 2x (-2x)
x = 12
