Question

9(x + 3) = 15

Please help & explain how you get to the answer

Answer 1

9(x+3) = 15

To solve this simplify the equation

9x + 9* 3 = 15

9x + 36 = 15

subtract 36 from both sides

9x = -21

x = -21/9 = -7/3 = -2 1/3