Question

3(3 - x) = 5(2x + 7) solve for x

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

3(3 - x) = 5(2x + 7) multiply 3 with both 3 and -x then 5 with 2x and 7

9 - 3x = 10x + 35 add like terms

9 - 35 = 10x + 3x

-26 = 13x

x = - 2