44=2(3x−5)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
44=2(3x−5)
44=(2)(3x)+(2)(−5)(Distribute)
44=6x+−10
44=6x−10
Step 2: Flip the equation.
6x−10=44
Step 3: Add 10 to both sides.
6x−10+10=44+10
6x=54
Step 4: Divide both sides by 6.
6x /6 =54 /6
x=9