SOLUTION: Remove parenthesis first. Then collect like terms. Solve for the variable. 2/5(3x+9)=3(3-3x)+15

Question 169637: Remove parenthesis first. Then collect like terms. Solve for the variable.
2/5(3x+9)=3(3-3x)+15
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Multiply EVERY term outside the parenthesis by the LCD 5 to eliminate the fraction.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Subtract from both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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