Question

Can someone help with this math problem? 3 (x+6) = 27

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Use distributive property: a(b +c) =(a*b) + (a*c)

3(x + 6) = 27

3*x + 3*6 = 27

3x + 18 = 27 {Subtract 18 from both sides}

3x + 18 -18 = 27 - 18

3x = 9 {Divide both sides by 3}

3x/3 = 9/3

x = 3