Register
Solve for x3(3x-5)+3x+3=20
50.1k views
1 vote
Solve for x3(3x-5)+3x+3=20

User Eric Brown
by
2.7k points

1 Answer

3 votes

3(3x - 5) + 3x + 3 = 20​

Solve for x:

Use distributive property on the left hand side:

9x - 15 + 3x + 3 = 20

Add like terms:

12x - 12 = 20

Add 12 to both sides:

12x - 12 + 12 = 20 + 12

12x = 32

Divide both sides by 12:

12x/12 = 32/12

x = 8/3 = 2.67

User Palig
by
3.2k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.4m questions

4.3m answers

Other Questions

A study was completed in Florida. In southern Florida, the study involved 3,000 patients; 54% of them experienced flulike symptoms during the same month. The study had a margin of error of 1.8%. What does
Can someone help me plz I have to Turn 27/9 in simplest
The sanchez family goes out for dinner, and the price of the meals is $60. The sales tax on the Meals is 7 percent, and they also want to leave a 15 percent tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Analyze
Simplify: 10 ÷ [(5 + 2) − 5]
A survey of 539 adults aged 18-24 year olds was conducted in which they were asked what they did last Friday night. It found: 189 watched TV 163 hung out with friends 29 watched TV and ate pizza, but did
Link Copied!