Question

3(x+ 8) = 15
x = [?]

Answer 1

First you distribute the 3 into the brackets
3x+24=15
Then you need to bring the 24 to the right side.
3x=-9
Then you divide 3 from both sides to get your answer which is
x=-3

Answer 2

Explanation:

distribute the 3

you get 3x+24=15

subtract 24 from both sides

you get 3x=-9

divide 3 from both sides

you get x=-3