Question

10x - (2x + 9) = -3 (15 - 4x)

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

Distribute

10x - (2x + 9) = -3 (15 - 4x)

10 − 2 − 9 = − 3 (15 − 4)

Combine like terms

8 − 9 = − 3 (15 − 4 )

Rearrange terms

8 − 9 = − 3 (− 4 + 15)

Distribute

8 − 9 = 12 − 45

Add 9 to both sides of the equation

8 − 9 + 9 = 12 − 45 + 9

Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

First, distribute the negative sign, changing (2x+9) to -2x-9

next, distribute. 10x+−2x+−9=(−3)(15)+(−3)(−4x)

then, combine like the like terms (10x+−2x)+(−9)=12x−45

then you get 8x+−9=12x−45, and you will subtract 12x from both sides, resulting in −4x−9=−45. To get -4x by itself, add 9 to both sides

lastly, divide both sides by -4

x=9