Write your answer in the formx=2:3x-9=5(x-3) how do I solve this?

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johnweldon1993 · Answer

So I believe it wants you to solve for x here

3x - 9 = 5(x - 3)

first...distribute the 5 into the parenthesis...what do you have after that?

jazzyfa30 · Answer

add 15 to both sides

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Right yeah you can do that

then we'll have

3x - 9 = 5x - 15
     +15        +15

3x + 6 = 5x

now what?

jazzyfa30 · Answer

subtract 3x from both side

johnweldon1993 · Answer

right

2x = 6

and finally

x = ...?

jazzyfa30 · Answer

x+3

johnweldon1993 · Answer

I'll assume that should be x = 3 ?

jazzyfa30 · Answer

yes sorry

johnweldon1993 · Answer

no problem...and that is your 'x'

jazzyfa30 · Answer

thank you I got the answer right

johnweldon1993 · Answer

perfect...good job!

jazzyfa30 · Answer

I got another one for you

jazzyfa30 · Answer

Josh and Pam have purchased an older home in need of repairs. They have budgeted $3500 for repairs. After spending $1000 for furnace repairs they need to replace 5 windows. What is the maximum they can spend on each of the five windows? Write your answer in the form of w=$300.

johnweldon1993 · Answer

So we should set this up

they have 3500 total for repairs.

already spent 1000

so they have 2500 left

they have 5 windows to replace....how much can each window cost

5w = 2500

how do you solve for w...?