SOLUTION: 5(3x+4)=15

Question 876193: 5(3x+4)=15
Found 2 solutions by lenny460, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by lenny460(1073) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(3x + 4) = 15
5 * 3x = 15x
5 * 4 = 20
15x + 20 = 15
Subtract 20 from each side of the equation.
15x + 20 - 20 = 15 - 20
Combine like terms:
20 - 20 = 0
15 - 20 = -5
15x = -5
Divide each side by 15
15x/15 = -5/15
x = -1/3

Answer:
x = -1/3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is
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