Question

Show all work necessary to solve each problem.

1. Solve the following equation step by step. Write a reason for each step-
2(x-18)+ 3x = 24

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

2(x-18)+ 3x = 24
distribute the 2
2x - 36 + 3x = 24
combine like terms
5x - 36 = 24
+ 36 on both sides
5x = 60
divide by 5
x = 12