Question

Which value of x makes 7+5 (x-3)=22 a true statement

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

7 + 5(x - 3) = 22

7 + 5x - 15 = 22

-8 + 5x = 22

5x = 30

x = 6

Answer 2

x=6

Explanation:

7+5 (x-3)=22

Subtract 7 from each side

7-7+5 (x-3)=22-7

5(x-3) = 15

Divide each side by 5

5(x-3)/5 = 15/5

x-3 = 3

Add 3 to each side

x-3+3=3+3

x=6