Question

Solve the following equation 5(e + 6) = 75

Answer 1

Divide both sides by 5

e+6=15

Subtract 6

e=9

Answer 2

e = 9

Explanation:

5(e + 6) = 75

Divide each side by 5

5/5(e + 6) = 75/5

e+6 = 15

Subtract 6 from each side

e+6-6 = 15-6

e = 9