Question

X − 3(3x + 6) = 5 − 8x

Answer 1

The answer is 23 I’m pretty sure that’s correct

Answer 2

23

Explanation:

1

Distribute

−3(3+6)=5−8

−9−18=5−8

2

Combine like terms

−9−18=5−8

−8−18=5−8

3

Rearrange terms

−8−18=5−8

−8−18=−8+5

4

Add

18

1818

to both sides of the equation

5

Simplify

6

Add

8

8x8x

to both sides of the equation

7

Simplify

Result:

0=23