3(2x – 1) is 15 more than 8 what is the value of x?

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Finswimmer asked Jul 10, 2022

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3(2x – 1) is 15 more than 8 what is the value of x?

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1. Distribute or open parenthesis

= 6x-3

15+8= 23

2. Solve

6x-3 = 23

Subtract 3 on both sides

6x= 20

Divide both side by 6

x= 20/6

x= 3.333 or 3 1/3

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