Question

19-2(3x-1) divided by 5 = x +2

Solve for x. (Do not round and leave in most reduced form) x =

Answer 1

Equation: 19-2(3x-1)/5 = x + 2

Solution:

1. Find x

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

x = 3

2. Plug in X and solve

19-2(3(3)-1)/3

19-2(9-1)/3

19-2(8)/3

19-16/3

3/3 = 1