Question

Solve each of these equations.

2(x+5)=3x+1

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

2(x + 5) = 3x + 1

open the parenthesis

2x + 10 = 3x + 1

subtract 2x from both sides of the equation

2x - 2x + 10 = 3x - 2x + 1

10 = x + 1

subtract 1 from both sides of the equation

9 = x

Answer 2

Explanation:

Substitute

2x+10=3x+1

Subtract 3x to other side

-x+10=1

Subtract 10

-x=-9

divide -1 both sides

x= 9