Question

Solve for x in the equation below 3(x-5)=5x-(3-x)

Answer 1

x = -4.

Explanation:

3(x-5) = 5x-(3-x)

3x - 15 = 5x - 3 + x

3x - 5x - x = -3 + 15

-3x = 12

x = -4.

Answer 2

x = -4

Explanation:

3(x-5) becomes 3x-15

5x-(3-x) becomes 6x-3

3x - 15 = 6x - 3

+ 15 + 15

3x = 6x + 12

-6x -6x

-3x = 12

divide -3 on both sides

X = - 4