the first step to solving this is to multiply both sides of the equation by 6 3x + 2 = 3 now,, move the constant to the right side and change its sign 3x = 3 - 2 subtract the numbers 3x = 1 finally,, divide both sides of the equation by 3 x = 1/3 the correct answer to your question is x = 1/3 let me know if you have any further questions :)