Question

Solve the equation 15(x - 3) = 12x - 43.
A. 2/3
B. 3/2
C. -40/3
D. 3

Answer 1

first distribute 15 on the left side
15x-45=12x-43
can you now solve this ?
just bring the x terms to one side and constant terms to ther sides.

Answer 2

\[ 15(x - 3) = 12x - 43 \\ 15x -45 = 12x - 43 \]

Answer 3

\[15x−45=12x−43 \\ 15x−45+45=12x−43+45 \\ 15x=12x+2 \\ 15x-12x=12x-12x+2 \\ 3x=2\]

Answer 4

divide both sides by 3 and you have your answer