Question

Find the value of x. 5(2x-3)+8=9

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

First do distributive property: 10x-15+8=9 Then add like terms: 10x-7=9

Then get rid of the 7: 10x-7=9=10x=16

Then divide: 10x/10=x & 16/10=1.6

x=1.6

Answer 2

x=1.6

Explanation:

5(2x-3)+8=9

Use distributive prop

10x-15+8=9

simplify

10x-7=9

10x=16

x=1.6