Question

15(x-3)+24-12x=-4x+14

Answer 1

x=5

Explanation:

15(x-3)+24-12x=-4x+14

Distribute

15x -45 +24 -12x = -4x +14

Combine like terms

3x -21 = -4x +14

Add 4x to each side

3x+4x -21 = -4x+4x +14

7x -21 = 14

Add 21 to each side

7x-21+21 = 14+21

7x =35

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 = 35/7

x = 5

Answer 2

Answer:x=5

Explanation:

15(x-3)+24-12x=-4x+14

Open the brackets

15x-45+24-12x=-4x+14

Collect like terms

15x-12x-45+24=-4x+14

3x-21=-4x+14

3x+4x=14+21

7x=35

Divide through by 7

x=5