3x-2=4

How do I get the answer

Well, first of all, you need to know what the "answer" to an equation is, so

you'll know it when you see it. I'm not completely sure that you're there yet.

The "answer" to an equation is the number that 'x' must be in order for the

equation to be true.

Here's how to find it for this particular equation.

Try to follow me. I'll go slow. Ready?

You said 3x - 2 = 4

Add 2 to each side: 3x = 6

Divide each side by 3 : x = 2