Question

What is the solution to the following equation? (4 points)

2(3x − 7) + 18 = 10

a
1

b
3

c
5

d
6

Answer 1

a. 1

Explanation:

`2(3x - 7) + 18 = 10`

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`6x - 14 + 18 = 10`

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`6x + 4 = 10`

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`6x = 10 - 4`

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`6x = 6`

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`x = 1` ✅

Answer 2

A. 1

Explanation:

2(3x − 7) + 18 = 10

(6X - 14 ) + 18 = 10

6X + 4 = 10

6X = 10 - 4

6X = 6

6X ÷ 6 = 6 ÷ 6

X = 1