Question

5(x + 3) + 9 = 3 (x - 2) + 6

Please Show Work.

Answer 1

Remove parentheses

Eliminate the opposite calculate the sum

Answer -12

Answer 2

5(x + 3) + 9 = 3 (x - 2) + 6

5x + 15 + 9 = 3x - 6 + 6

5x + 24 = 3x

5x - 3x = -24

2x = -24

x = -24/2

x = - 12