Question

Describe the steps in solving the linear equation 3(3x − 8) = 4x + 6.

Answer 1

the answer is x=6

3(3x − 8) = 4x + 6.

9x-24 =4x+6

9x-4x=6+24

5x=30

5 5

x=6

Answer 2

x=6

Explanation:

3(3x-8)=4x+6

First you would distribute the 3 on the L side to the parenthasies

9x-24=4x+6

Then, you would subtract 4x from both sides because it is the smallest X value

5x-24=6

Add 24 to both sides (inverse operations)

5x=30

divide both sides by 5

x=6