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

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

jaylelile · Answer

@Nnesha ?

anonymous · Answer

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

mathmale · Answer

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.

anonymous · Answer

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

nnesha · Answer

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

jaylelile · Answer

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

mathmale · Answer

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.