Question

How do you solve 45 = 3 (x + 1) using the distributive property?

Answer 1

x=14

Explanation:

45 = 3 (x + 1)

Distribute the 3 to both terms in the parentheses

45 = 3x +3

Subtract 3 from each side

45-3 = 3x+3-3

42 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

42/3 = 3x/3

14 =x