Question

Solve for x.
5(2x - 1) = 6

a. x = 1/10
b. x = 11/10
c. x = 1/2

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

5(2x - 1) = 6 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

10x - 5 = 6 ( add 5 to both sides )

10x = 11 ( divide both sides by 10 )

x =
`(11)/(10)`