Question

Solve for x: 5(x + 3) = 4(x − 3)

−18
−27
−3
−6

Answer 1

`x = -27`

Explanation:

First we simplify both sides of the equation. By using the distributive property of multiplication, we can rewrite

`5 (x + 3) = 4(x - 3)`

as

`5x + 15 = 4x - 12`

Now we subtract 4x from both sides:

`5x + 15 - 4x = 4x - 12 - 4x`

which gives us

`x + 15 = -12`

Now we subtract 15 from both sides:

`x + 15 - 15 = -12 - 15`

which gives us

`x = -27`

Answer 2

x = - 27

Explanation:

Given

5(x + 3) = 4(x - 3) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

5x + 15 = 4x - 12 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

x + 15 = - 12 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

x = - 27