Question

2(5+x)-1=3x+9splve for x

Answer 1

2(5 + X) - 1 = 3X + 9

Step 1: Expand the terms in the bracket

=> 2 x 5 + 2 x X - 1 = 3X + 9

=> 10 + 2X - 1 = 3X + 9

Step 2: collect like terms

=> 2X - 3X = -10 + 1 + 9

=> -X = 0