Question

2. Solve the equation 3(x + 9) = 60

Answer 1

x=13

Explanation:

distributive property= 3x+27=60

subtract 27 on both sides

you end up with 3x=33

divide 3 on both sides

and your final answer will be x=11

hope it helps.

Answer 2

11

Explanation:

you can distribute the 3 to make it 3x+27 = 60

subtracting 27 to both sides give 3x = 33

dividing by 3 gives x = 11.