Question

3(x - 5) = 30
I dont know how to solve this

Answer 1

x=15

Explanation:

3(x-5)=30

First, you would distribute the three to the x and the negative five.

3x-15=30

Then you would add 15 to the 15 to cancel it and to the 30 to make it even.

3x-15=30

+15=+15=

3x=45

Finally, you would divide 3 into both sides, cancelling out the three and fiving you,

x=15

Hope this helped!

Answer 2

Start by distributing the 3 through the parenthses on the left side.

This gives us 3x - 15 = 30.

Now add 15 to both sides to end up with 3x = 45.

Dividing both sides by 3, we fin that x = 15.