Question

If 3(x-3) = 5(2x + 1), then

Answer 1

-2 =x

Explanation:

3(x-3) = 5(2x + 1)

To solve for x

Distribute

3x -9 = 10x +5

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-9-3x = 10x -3x+5

-9 = 7x+5

Subtract 5 from each side

-9-5 = 7x+5-5

-14 = 7x

Divide by 7

-14/7 = 7x/7

-2 =x

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

Solution Given:

3(x-3) = 5(2x + 1)

Opening bracket we get

3x-9=10x+5

keeping common value in same side

-9-5=10x-3x

-14=7x

x=-14/7

x= -2