Question

Please solve this the question is in the picture

Answer 1

x : -3

Explanation:

1) 15x-3(3x + 4) = 6 (distribute -3 to the numbers on the inside of parentheses)

2) 15x - 9x - 12 =6 (combine like terms 15x-9x = 6x)

3) -6x - 12 = 6 (add twelve to both sides, add the 12 to cancel out the 12)

4) -6x = 18 (divide the -6 on both sides)

5) x = -3