Question

Solve the equation.

3(2x+5)=-6=9

What does x equal?

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

3(2x+5) =-6 +9

6x +15 =3

6x=3 - 15

6x =-12

x=-12:6

x=-2

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

Expand:

6x + 15 = -6 + 9

6x + 15 = 3

Put 15 on the other side

6x + 15 - 15 = 3 - 15

6x = -12

x = -2