Question

What is the solution to this equation? 8 - 5(x - 3) = 18

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

Given

8 - 5(x - 3) = 18 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

- 5(x - 3) = 10 ( divide both sides by - 5 )

x - 3 = - 2 ( add 3 to both sides )

x = 1