Question

What is the solution to this equation?

8x-5(x-3) = 18
OA. x=5
OB. x = 1
OC. x = 11
OD. x=7

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

8x-5(x-3) = 18

The first step is to distribute

8x -5x+15 = 18

Combine like terms

3x+15 = 18

Subtract 15 from each side

3x+15-15=18-15

3x=3

Divide by 3

3x/3 =3/3

x=1