What is the value of x in 34 + 2x = 40

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34           + 2x = 40             => subtract 34 from both sides

(34-34)   + 2x = 40 - 34     => as (34-34) = 0 and 40-34 = 6

2x                   = 6               => divide both sides by 2

x = 6/2 = 3

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Does 34 + 2x = 40 if x = 3 ?

Does 34 + 2(3) = 40 ?

Does 34 + 6      = 40 ?  YES! so the answer checks.

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MrB