Question

What is the solution to 34x+95=3(14x+9)

Answer 1

Explanation:

34x+95=3(14x+9) foil ()

34x+95=42x+27 subtract 27 from both sides

34x+68=42x subtract 34x from both sides

68=8x divide by 8

x=17/2 or 8 1/2

Answer 2

x=8.5

Explanation:

`34x+95=3(14x+9)\\34x+95=42x+27\\95-27=42x-34x\\68=8x\\x=68/8\\x=8.5`