Question

(1) 39 = 2x - 5(-3x + 16)

Answer 1

The solution is
`x=7`

Explanation:

we have

`39= 2x- 5(-3x+16)`

Solve for x

Distribute right side

Remember that

`(-1)(-1)=+1\\(-1)(+1)=-1`

`39=2x+5(3x)-5(16)`

`39=2x+15x-80`

Combine like terms right side

`39=17x-80`

Adds 80 both sides

`39+80=17x`

`119=17x`

Divide by 17 both sides

`7=x`

Rewrite

`x=7`