Question

5x+9=3(4x-2) is equivalent to

Answer 1

Explanation:

First use distributive property

3(4x-2) = 12x-6

5x+9=12x-6

Now use property of equality

5x+9=12x-6

-9. -9

5x=12x-15

-12x -12x

-7x= -15

-7x divides by -7

-15 divided by -7

Answer: x= 15/7 or x= 2.143