2x+6=22
Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation.
2x=22-6
Subtract 6 from 22.
2x=16
2x=16
Divide each term in 2x=16 by 2.
2×2=162
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2×2=162
Divide x by 1.
x=162
x=162
Divide 16 by 2.
x=8
x=8
Solve for x 2x+6=22