Question

Solve this equation using the distributive property 3=5(x+7)

Answer 1

x = - 6.4 or

x = - 6 2/5

Explanation:

3 = 5*x + 7*5 Remove the brackets

3 = 5x + 35 Subtract 35 from both sides

3 - 35 = 5x + 35-35 Combine

- 32 = 5x Divide by 5

-32/5 =5x/5

-6.4 = x

or

- 6 2/5