Question

Solve: 3(x -2) + 6 = 15

Answer 1

`3(x-2)+6=15\qquad\text{subtract 6 from both sides}\\\\3(x-2)=9\qquad\text{use distributive property}\\\\(3)(x)+(3)(-2)=9\\\\3x-6=9\qquad\text{add 6 to both sides}\\\\3x=15\qquad\text{divide both sides by 3}\\\\\boxed{x=5}`

Answer 2

x=5!

Explanation:

3x-6+6=15

3x=15

x=5

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