Question

An equation is shown below: 6(2x - 11) 15 = 21 Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

6(2x -11) 15 =21

6 × 2x = 12x

6 × -11 = -66

12x -66 + 15 = 21

-66 + 15 = -51

12x -51 = 21

-51 + 51 = 0

21 + 51 = 72

12x = 72

12x ÷ 2 = 0

72 ÷ 12 = 6

x = 6