3X-40=X-22

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Solution for 3X-40=X-22 equation:


Simplifying
3X + -40 = X + -22

Reorder the terms:
-40 + 3X = X + -22

Reorder the terms:
-40 + 3X = -22 + X

Solving
-40 + 3X = -22 + X

Solving for variable 'X'.

Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-1X' to each side of the equation.
-40 + 3X + -1X = -22 + X + -1X

Combine like terms: 3X + -1X = 2X
-40 + 2X = -22 + X + -1X

Combine like terms: X + -1X = 0
-40 + 2X = -22 + 0
-40 + 2X = -22

Add '40' to each side of the equation.
-40 + 40 + 2X = -22 + 40

Combine like terms: -40 + 40 = 0
0 + 2X = -22 + 40
2X = -22 + 40

Combine like terms: -22 + 40 = 18
2X = 18

Divide each side by '2'.
X = 9

Simplifying
X = 9

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