Question

Brittany’s saving may be modeled by the equation 3(x + 5)+8=22

Answer 1

x = -1/3

Explanation:

3 (x + 5) +8 = 22

3x + 15 + 8 = 22

3x = -1

x = -1/3

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Answer 2

x = -1/3

Explanation:

3x + 15 + 8 = 22

3x = 22 -15 -8

3x = -1

x = -1/3