Question

9( x + 3) = 45

Please help & explain how you got to the answer

Answer 1

Hi Mia


9( x + 3) = 45
9x + 27 = 45
9x = 45 - 27
9x = 18
Divide both sides by 9
9x/9 = 18/9
x = 2

Answer 2

9(x+3) = 45

9*x + 9*3 = 45

9x + 27 = 45
-27 -27
9x = 18
x = 2