Question

What is the solution to this equation 7x-3(x-6)=30

Answer 1

Hi there,

please see below for solution steps :

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⨠ use the distributive property

`\sf{7x-3(x-6)=30}`

`\sf{7x-3x+18=30}`

⨠ combine like terms

`\sf{4x+18=30}`

⨠ subtract both sides by 18

`\sf{4x=30-18}`

`\sf{4x=12}`

⨠ divide both sides by 4

`\boxed{\sf x=3}`

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