Question

5(3 - x) + 2(x + 1) = 14

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

given the equation

5(3 - x) + 2(x + 1) = 14 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

15 - 5x + 2x + 2 = 14 ( simplify left side )

- 3x + 17 = 14 ( subtract 17 from both sides )

- 3x + 17 - 17 = 14 - 17 ( simplify both sides )

- 3x = - 3 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

`(-3)/(-3)` x =
`(-3)/(-3)` , that is

x = 1