Question

2(3x-9)=5x+2 solve for x

Answer 1

x=20

Explanation:

• Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2(3x−9)=5x+2

(2)(3x)+(2)(−9)=5x+2(Distribute)

6x+−18=5x+2

6x−18=5x+2

• Step 2: Subtract 5x from both sides.

6x−18−5x=5x+2−5x

x−18=2

• Step 3: Add 18 to both sides.

x−18+18=2+18

x=20

Answer 2

You distribute the two in the parenthesis and add both the x and then the 18 and 2 which gives you 20 ;X=20