Solve the following equation
3x+3=15
Solve for x
3x + 3 = 15
Divide each side by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 3 |
| 3 |
Group constants
Group our constants 3 and 15.
subtract 3 from both sides
3x + 3 - 3 = 15 - 3
Cancel 3 on the left side:
3x = 12
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 12 |
| 3 |
x = 4
Final Answer
x = 4
