Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation 25−(3x+5)=2(x+8)+x.

Answer 1

x = 2/3 or x = 0.666...

Explanation:

First distribute -1 into 3x and positive 5. giving you -3x - 5. on the opposite side distribute 2 x and 8, giving you 2x+ 16. now Combine Like Terms. on the left side combine 25 and -5. on the right side combine 2x and x. the equation should look like this now 20 -3x = 3x + 16. now solve for x. to do that add 3x to both sides to remove -3x on the left side. now subtract 16 from both sides. giving you 4=6x. divide by six and x =2/3 or x= 0.666.....

Answer 2

As we use the distributive property, we’ll get the answer X = 2/3