Question

I'm having a hard time with this problem.
3(x-5)+1=x+4 solve for x

Answer 1

@Nnesha ?

Answer 2

first multiply it out:
3x-15+1=x+4
easier?

Answer 3

Suggest that you immediately multiply out 3(x-5).
Next, combine like terms.
Next, isolate all x terms on the left side and all constants on the right side.

Answer 4

http://www.cymath.com/answer.php?q=3(x-5)%2B1%3Dx%2B4 this website will help

Answer 5

distributive property \[\large\rm \color{ReD}{a}(b+c)=\color{ReD}{a}*b+\color{Red}{a}*c=\color{ReD}{a}b+\color{ReD}{a}c\]
multiply both terms inside the parentheses by outside term

Answer 6

I got -6.... is this correct?

Answer 7

You can check your own answer. Merely substitute x =-6 into the orginal equation. If the equation proves to be true, you're right . If not true, you're not.