Question

3(x-3) = 15 solve and check the solution

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

3(x-3) = 15

3x-9 = 15 [Expand the brackets]

3x = 24 [Add +9 to both sides]

x = 8

Check:

Does 3(8 - 3) = 15?

3 * 5 = 15 YES