Question

start by subtracting 3x from both sides. what remains on each side of the equation? 3x + 8 = 4 + 3x - 3x - 3x □ = ?

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify Left Side

Subtract \(3x\) from \(3x + 8\): \( (3x + 8) - 3x = 8 \).

Step2: Simplify Right Side

Subtract \(3x\) from \(4 + 3x\): \( (4 + 3x) - 3x = 4 \). Wait, correction: Wait, the right side after subtraction: Wait, the original equation is \(3x + 8 = 4 + 3x\). Subtract \(3x\) from left: \(3x - 3x + 8 = 8\). Subtract \(3x\) from right: \(4 + 3x - 3x = 4\)? Wait, no, the box on the right has "?". Wait, the left side: \(3x + 8 - 3x = 8\). The right side: \(4 + 3x - 3x = 4\)? Wait, no, the problem's right box has "?", but maybe I misread. Wait, the equation is \(3x + 8 = 4 + 3x\). Subtract \(3x\) from both sides: left is \(8\), right is \(4\). But the right box has "?", maybe a typo, but the left side simplifies to \(8\).

Answer:

\(8\)