Question

3 times (2x + 5) - 23 = 10

Answer 1

X=3!

Explanation:

1) 6x - 8 = 10

2) + 8 +8

3) 6x = 18

Solution: X=3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

3 times (2x+5)-23=10 can be rewritten as 3(2x+5)-23=10

6x+15-23=10 ----> Use distributive Property

6x-8=10 ------------> Combine Like Terms

6x=18 -----------------> Use inverse operations; add 8 on both sides; simplify

x=3 ---------------------> Use inverse operations, divide by 3, simplify