SOLUTION: Solve the equation 3(2x-1)=15 with a justification for each step

Question 552651: Solve the equation 3(2x-1)=15 with a justification for each step
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Add to 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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