Question

Solve the equation for x. 3(11x + 5) = 279

Answer 1

Answer: x=8

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=8

Explanation:

3(11x + 5) = 279

Divide each side by 3

3/3(11x + 5) = 279/3

11x+5 = 93

Subtract 5 from each side

11x+5-5 = 93-5

11x = 88

Divide by 11

11x/11 = 88/11

x =8