Question

X-3(2x-7)=76. Multi-step equations

Answer 1

x-3(2x-7)=76

distribute

x - 3*2x -3*(-7) =76

x -6x +21 = 76

combine like terms

-5x +21 = 76

subtract 21 from each side

-5x =55

divide by -5

x = -11