Solve the linear equation.

2(x + 6) + 6 = 3(x + 5) + 7
A. {6}
B. {-4}
C. {12}
D. {9}

Question

Solve the linear equation. 

2(x + 6) + 6 = 3(x + 5) + 7
  A. {6} 	
  B. {-4} 	
  C. {12} 	
  D. {9}

jadeishere · Answer

@hap1236

jadeishere · Answer

Do you need a better explanation @hap1236 because that is very close to a direct answer.

kkrocks2 · Answer

I'm sorry I'm new to this and i didn't realize no direct answers were allowed.

Try factoring out the 2(x+6) and the 3(x+5) and combining like terms.
Then move the x's to one side and all the numbers to another.

jadeishere · Answer

There we go :) 
Yes, on Openstudy there are no direct answers allowed. It can ruin the opportunity for a person to truly learn.Thank you for correcting that and trying to explain a little better!

Welcome to Openstudy!

thesmartone · Answer

You actually need to *distribute* the 2 in 2(x + 6) and the 3 for 3(x+5)

Remember, the distributive property is a(b + c) = ab + ac

jadeishere · Answer

I was going to say that... I thought I was wrong, to be honest.