To solve for x in the equation 3x + 3 – 2 = 14, we start by simplifying the left side of the equation.
First, combine the constants:
- 3 – 2 = 1
This simplifies our equation to:
3x + 1 = 14
Next, we want to isolate the term with x. To do this, subtract 1 from both sides:
- 3x + 1 – 1 = 14 – 1
- 3x = 13
Now, we need to solve for x by dividing both sides by 3:
- x = 13 / 3
- x = 4.33 (approximately)
Thus, the solution to the equation is:
x = 4.33.