Question

Solve the following equation for x: 6(4x + 5) = 3(x + 8) + 3. Round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

x ≈ -0.14

Explanation:

6(4x + 5) = 3(x + 8) + 3

24x + 30 = 3x + 24 + 3

24x + 30 = 3x + 27

21x + 30 = 27

21x = -3

x =
`(-3)/(21)`

x =
`-(1)/(7)`

x ≈ -0.14