Question

What are all the simplified form of the equation 3(4x - 2) = 9 + 2x + 5

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

`3(4x - 2) = 9 + 2x + 5`

`(3 * 4x) + (3 * -2) = 14 + 2x`

`12x - 6 = 14 + 2x`

Step 2: Add 6 to both sides

`12x - 6 + 6 = 14 + 6 + 2x`

`12x = 20 + 2x`

Step 3: Subtract 2x from both sides

`12x - 2x = 20 + 2x - 2x`

`10x = 20`

Step 4: Divide both sides by 10

`10x / 10 = 20 / 10`

`x = 2`

Answer:
`x = 2`