Question

7x + 2(x-5) =46

Solve for x using distribution.

Answer 1

X=56/9

Explanation:

7x+2(x-5)46

7x+2x-10=46

9x-10=46

9x=46+10

9x=56

Answer 2

ANSWER


`x = 6(2)/(9)`

EXPLANATION

The given equation is


`7x + 2(x - 5) = 46`

Expand the parenthesis using the distributive property.


`7x + 2x - 10 = 46`

Group similar terms.


`7x + 2x = 46 + 10`

Simplify;


`9x = 56`

Divide both sides by 9.


`x = (56)/(9)`



`x = 6(2)/(9)`