Question

3(x-3) = -2x + 31 what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x= 8

Explanation:

1. Expand.

3x-9=-2x+31

2. Add 9 to both sides.

3x=-2x+31+9

3. Simplify -2x+31+9 to -2x+40.

3x=-2x+40

4. Add 2x to both sides.

3x+2x=40

5. Simplify 3x+2x+5x.

5x=40

6. Divide both sides by 5.

x = 40/5

7. Simplify 40/5 to 8.

x=8