Question

Simplify: 3(x+5)-6x=23

Answer 1

x = -8/3

Explanation:

3(x+5)-6x=23

Distribute

3x+15 -6x =23

Combine like terms

-3x+15 = 23

Subtract 15 from both sides

-3x +15-15 = 23-15

-3x = 8

-3x/-3 = 8/-3

x = -8/3