Question

Solve for x:

2x + 30 = (30/10) * 5(2x + 3) + 87

Answer 1

answer:
x = -9.375
im not sure if i interpreted the times symbol right

Explanation:
2x + 30 = (30/10) • 5(2x + 3) + 87
2x + 30 = 3 • 10x + 15 + 87
2x + 30 = 105 • 10x
-2x -2x
30 = 105 • 8x
-105 -105
-75 = 8x
/8 /8
-9.375 = x ?

Answer 2

x = -51/14, or x = -3 9/14, or x = 3.64285714.

Explanation:

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