Question

Solve for x 13(x-3)=39

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

expanding we get

13x-39=39

13x=39+39

13x=78

x=78/13

x=6

Answer 2

x=6

Explanation:

13(x-3)=39

Divide each side by 13

13/13(x-3)=39/13

x-3 = 3

Add 3 to each side

x-3+3 = 3+3

x = 6