Question

Using the properties of equality, find the value of x in the equation below.
5(3x + 6) = 8

Answer 1

x=-1.46

Answer 2

no someone help

Answer 3

you're going to distribute the 5 to the 3 and 6

Answer 4

what do you get ?

Answer 5

15x+30

Answer 6

good. so 15x+30=8

Answer 7

now you need to get the variable x by itself. to do so you'll subtract 30

Answer 8

to what

Answer 9

you're trying to get x by itself. so you're moving all the numbers to the opposite side. so 8-30

Answer 10

thanks i got it

Answer 11

what was your answer?