Question

7)Solve the equation for x.3(2x– 12x) = 30

Answer 1

x=-1

Step-by-step explanation

`3(2x-12x)=30`

Step 1

apply distributive property

`\begin{gathered} 3(2x-12x)=30 \\ 6x-36x=30 \\ \\ \end{gathered}`

Step 2

add similar terms

`\begin{gathered} 6x-36x=30 \\ -30x=30 \end{gathered}`

Step 3

divide each side by -30

`\begin{gathered} -30x=30 \\ (-30x)/(-30)=(30)/(-30) \\ x=-1 \end{gathered}`

so, the answer is x=-1