Question

Simplify by combining like terms: -18+3(5x-2)+8=46

Answer 1

-18 +3(5x-2)+8=46

-18 + 15x-6 +8 = 46

-18 + 15x +2 =46

-16 +15x =46

15x = 62

x = 62/15 = 4.1333