Question

3(x-5)+2(3x+1)=45

Answer 1

3(x-5)+2(3x+1)=45



3x-15+6x+2=45



9x-13=45



9x=45+13



9x=58



x=58/9

Answer 2

3(x-5) +2(3x+1)=45
Distribute 3 to x and -5 3x-15
Plus Distribute 2 to 3x and 1 6x+ 2 so
3x-15+6x+2=45
Combine like terms 3x+6x=9x -15+2=-13
9x-13=45
Add13 to both sides
9x=58
Divide both sides by 9
x=58/9 or 6.44