Question

4. Solve the equation for x: 3(x-4) = 9 + 2x

Answer 1

X = 21

Explanation:

Following the distributive property, on the left side we get 3x-12 = 9 + 2x.

Combine like terms, from 3x, remove 2x and add 12 to 9. This gives us X = 21.