Question

11)
Solve for x:

3(7 + 2x) + 3 = 3(5 + x) − 9(x + 1)

Answer 1

x = -1.5.

Explanation:

3(7 + 2x) + 3 = 3(5 + x) − 9(x + 1)

21 + 6x + 3 = 15 + 3x - 9x - 9

6x - 3x + 9x = 15 - 9 - 21 - 3

12x = -18

x = -18/12

x = -1.5.

Answer 2

Explanation:

3(7 + 2x) + 3 = 3(5+ x) - 9(x + 1)

21 + 6x + 3 = 15 + 3x - 9x - 9

6x + 24 = 6 - 6x

12x = -18

x = -1.5