Answer:
x = 3
x = 4.5
Explanation:
A) 2(5x - 3) = 24
5x - 3 = 12 (divide both sides by 2)
5x = 15 (add 3 to both sides)
x = 3 (divide both sides by 5)
B) 5(2x + 1) = 50
2x + 1 = 10 (divide both sides by 5)
2x = 9 (take 1 away from both sides)
x = 4.5 (divide each side by 2)