SOLUTION: 9x-5(3x-12)=30

Question 223232: 9x-5(3x-12)=30
Found 2 solutions by rfer, drj:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x-5(3x-12)=30
9x-15x+60=30
-6x=-30
x=5
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x-5(3x-12)=30

Step 1. Multiply out the terms to get rid of the parenthesis and be careful or aware of the minus sign:

Step 2. Combine the x-terms and add 60 to both sides of the equation

Divide by -6 to both sides of the equation

Check.............a true statement.

Step 3. ANSWER:

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Dr J

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