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Question:

Solve the following equation and check your results: 3x = 2x + 18

Solution:

Transpose 2x to LHS, 3x - 2x = 18
x = 18
LHS = 3x = 3 × 18 = 54
RHS = 2x + 18 = (2 × 18) + 18 = 36 + 18 = 54
LHS = RHS