9(3x – 16) + 15 = 6x – 24

Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step.

Part B: What value of x makes the equation true?

Question

9(3x – 16) + 15 = 6x – 24

Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step. 

Part B: What value of x makes the equation true?

anonymous · Answer

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mathstudent55 · Answer

1. use the distributive property on the left side
2. combine like terms on the left side
3. move the plain number on the left side to the right side by addition or subtraction on both sides
4. move the x-term on the right side to the left side by addition or subtraction on both sides
5. divide both sides by the number that multiplies x