Question

Show your work and solve: 3(x - 5) = 2(x + 5)

Answer 1

Answer: x=25

Explanation:

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

3x-15=2x+10

x-15=10

x=25

Answer 2

x = 25

Explanation:

Given expression:

`\sf 3(x - 5) = 2(x + 5)`

distribute inside parenthesis

`\sf 3x - 15 = 2x + 10`

collect like terms

`\sf 3x -2x = 10+15`

simplify following

`\sf x =25`

To check answer:

substitute x = 25 in equation

`\sf 3(25 - 5) = 2(25+5)`

simplify

`\sf 3(20) = 2(30)`

evaluate

`\sf 60=60`

As the statement is true, the answer is correct.