Question

3(x - 7) = 2(x - 12)
explain how u got it too

Answer 1

x = 45

Explanation:

First, we need to use the distributive property on both sides of the equation. We multiply the number outside of the parentheses by every term inside the parentheses.

3(x - 7) = 2(x - 12)

3x - 21 = 2x - 24

From here, we solve for x.

3x - 21 = 2x - 24

x - 21 = 24 (Subtract 2x from both sides)

x = 45 (Add 21 to both sides)

Answer 2

x = -3

Explanation:

3x - 21 = 2x - 24

3x = 2x - 3

x = -3