Question

An equation is shown below 9 parentheses 3x minus 16 parentheses + 15 equals 6x - 24

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

9(3x-16) + 15 = 6x -24

First distribute the 9 by multiplying it by 3x and -16

27x - 144 + 15 = 6x -24

Than combine like terms (-144+15)

27x - 129 = 6x -24

Next, subtract 6x on both sides.

21x - 129 = -24

After that, add 129 on both sides.

21x = 105

Lastly, divide both sides by 21

x = 5

Answer 2

x=5

Explanation:

9(3x-16)+15=6x-24

27x-144+15=6x-24

27x-129=6x-24

21x=105

x= 5