Question

If 3(x + 5) = 39, then what is x?

Answer 1

x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

• 3(x + 5) = 39

• Divide Both Sides By 3

3(x + 5) / 3 = 39 / 3

• Simplify

x + 5 = 13

• Subtract 5 From Both Sides

x + 5 - 5 = 13 - 5

• x = 8

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Answer 2

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

X=8 because 39/3 is 13 and 13- 5 is 8 and 5 and 8 add up to make 13 inside the parenthesis.