Question

5(x - 3) + 2 = 1(2x + 1)

Answer 1

14/3

Explanation:

5(x−3)+2=1(2x+1)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5(x−3)+2=1(2x+1)

(5)(x)+(5)(−3)+2=(1)(2x)+(1)(1)(Distribute)

5x+−15+2=2x+1

(5x)+(−15+2)=2x+1(Combine Like Terms)

5x+−13=2x+1

5x−13=2x+1

Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides.

5x−13−2x=2x+1−2x

3x−13=1

Step 3: Add 13 to both sides.

3x−13+13=1+13

3x=14

Step 4: Divide both sides by 3.

3x/3=14/3

14/3

Answer 2

Given expression:

5(x - 3) + 2 = 1(2x + 1)

⇛10x - 15 + 2 = 2x + 1

⇛10x - 2x = 1 + 15 + 2

⇛8x = 16 + 2

⇛8x = 18

⇛x = 18/8

Now, reduce the fractional by extracting and canceling out with 2

Therefore, x = 9/4