Question

Solve: 5(x + 3) = 2x -3

Answer 1

`5(x+3)=2x-3`

we need to isolate x

first solve the parenthesis

`5x+15=2x-3`

now solve x

`\begin{gathered} 5x-2x=-3-15 \\ 3x=-18 \\ x=-(18)/(3) \\ x=-6 \end{gathered}`

the value of x is -6