Question

Solve the equation. Simplify your answer.


3(x - 2) = 6(5 + x)

x = [?]​

Answer 1

-12 =x

Explanation:

3(x - 2) = 6(5 + x)

Distribute

3x -6 = 30 +6x

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-6-3x = 30 +6x-3x

-6 = 30+3x

Subtract 30 from each side

-6 -30 = 30+3x-30

-36 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

-36/3 = 3x/3

-12 =x