Question

Solve for x ; 15x - 3(3x + 4) = 6 ?

Answer 1

`15x - 3(3x + 4) = 6`

`15x-9x-12=6`

`6x-12=6`

`6x-12+12=6+12`

`6x=18`

`(6x)/(6)=(18)/(6)`

`x=3`

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

15x-3(3x + 4) = 6

Distribute

15x - 9x - 12 = 6

Simplify

6x = 18

Divide

x = 3