Question

3(x − 1) − (x + 5) = 2

Answer 1

Have you heard of Distributive Property ??

Answer 2

The equation simplifies to:

3x-3-x-5+2
2x-8=2
2x=10
x=5

Answer 3

@waterineyes yes i have i just dont do well im math

Answer 4

@gw2011 thanks

Answer 5

You're welcome.

Answer 6

If you have heard then try to implement it on the questions..

You will surely do well if you will practice..

Answer 7

Distributive property says:

\[a(b+c) \implies ab + ac\]

Answer 8

Now :

\[3(x-1) = 3 \times x - 3 \times 1 \implies 3x - 3\]

Here basically we distribute 3 equally to x and -1..

Answer 9

then its 3x-3-x-5+2

Answer 10

Actually there is not + 2 in between there will equal to sign that is = 2:

3x - 3 -x - 5 = 2

@gw2011 has done a typing mistake there..

Answer 11

o ok

Answer 12

well thanks for the help

Answer 13

but his next steps are good and fine..

Answer 14

ok

Answer 15

Sorry, when I wrote 3x-3-x-5+2, it should have been 3x-3-x-5=2. I hit the wrong key originally.

Answer 16

It is okay @gw2011