Question

What value of x makes the equation 3(x - 6) - 8x = -2 + 5(2x + 1) true ?

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

3(x - 6)= -2 + 5(2x + 1)

= 3x - 18 = -2 + 10x + 5

= -18 = -2 + 7x + 5

= -18 = 7x + 3

= -21 = 7x

= -3 = x

= x = -3