Question

In order to solve for the variable in the equation 2(x+3)+5x=3(2x-1), Jaleesa begins by applying the distributive property, then combines like terms. Which equation is the result of these steps?

A) 7x+6=6x-3

B)2x+6+5x=6x-3

C) 2x+3+5x=6x-1

D) 7x+3=6x-1

Answer 1

I calculated it. The answer is for sure A. 7x+6=6x−3

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 2

7x + 6 = 6x - 3 Option A

Explanation:

Given equation is:

`2(x+3)+5x=3(2x-1)`

Now Jalesa wants to simplify this equation.

Firstly applying the distributive property

Distribute the 2 over the parenthesis and distribute the over the parenthesis

that is,

2*x + 2*3 + 5x = 3*2x - 3*1

2x + 6 + 5x = 6x - 3

After that combine like terms

2x + 5x + 6 = 6x - 3

7x + 6 = 6x - 3

Result is:

7x + 6 = 6x - 3

That's the final answer.