Question

3(x - 5) = 6 solve the equation

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

1) distribute

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3x-15=6

2) solve for x

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3x-15+15=6+15

3x-0=21

3x=21

`(3x)/(3)= (21)/(3)`

Answer 2

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Solve for x:

3(x - 5) = 6

Distribute the 3 to the variables inside the parenthesis

3x - 15 = 6

Add 15 to both sides to cancel out the "-15"

3x = 21

Divide both sides by 3

x = 7

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