Question

Solve for x.

5+47(21+3x)=41

Answer 1

5+47(24x)=41

52(24x)=41

24x=11

x=2.181818

Answer 2

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from each side

Youre left with: 47 (21 + 3x) = 36

Use distributive property.

47 * 21 = 987

3 * 74 = 141x

987 + 141x = 36

- 987 from each side

141x = -951

divide each side by 141

x = -6 35/47