Register
3x+6(x-11)=5x-18 Simplify (solve for variable)
177k views
2 votes
3x+6(x-11)=5x-18
Simplify (solve for variable)

User Mig
by
4.0k points

1 Answer

10 votes

Answer:

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtract Property of Equality

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3x + 6(x - 11) = 5x - 18

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Distribute 6: 3x + 6x - 66 = 5x - 18
  2. Combine like terms: 9x - 66 = 5x - 18
  3. Isolate x terms: 4x - 66 = -18
  4. Isolate x term: 4x = 48
  5. Isolate x: x = 12
User Gorbster
by
3.7k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.5m questions

4.5m answers

Other Questions

A study was completed in Florida. In southern Florida, the study involved 3,000 patients; 54% of them experienced flulike symptoms during the same month. The study had a margin of error of 1.8%. What does
Solve for x in the equation 3 x squared minus 18 x + 5 = 47. (I need this to be an answer like X=3+\_ square root 23)
Can someone help me plz I have to Turn 27/9 in simplest
The sanchez family goes out for dinner, and the price of the meals is $60. The sales tax on the Meals is 7 percent, and they also want to leave a 15 percent tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Analyze
Simplify: 10 ÷ [(5 + 2) − 5]
Link Copied!