Question

What is the deteliad answer 7-3(5-2x)=10

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

We can solve for x using the following steps:

Step 1: Distribute the -3 to (5 - 2x):

7 + (-3 * 5) + (-3 * -2x) = 10

7 - 15 + 6x = 10

Step 2: Combine like terms on the left-hand side:

-8 + 6x = 10

Step 3: Add 8 to both sides:

(-8 + 6x = 10) + 8

6x = 18

Step 4: Divide both sides by 6 to solve for x:

(6x = 18) / 6

x = 3

Thus, x = 3.

Optional Step 4: Check the validity of the answer by plugging in 3 for x and ensure that you get 10 on both sides:

7 - 3(5 - 2 * 3) = 10

7 - 3(5 - 6) = 10

7 - 3(-1) = 10

7 + 3 = 10

10 = 10

Thus, our answer is correct.