Question

3(2x + 1) = 7x-2
What is x

Answer 1

3(2x + 1) = 7x-2

3*2x+3*1=7x-2

6x+3=7x-2

6x-7x=-3-2

-1x=-5

x=5

Answer 2

x=-5

Explanation:

3(2x+1)=7x-2

6x+3=7x-2

6x-7x=-2-3

x=-5