SOLUTION: 3(x+4)=5x-18

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Question 188569: 3(x+4)=5x-18
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given: 3(x+4)=5x-18

Distribute: 3x+12=5x-18

Combine similar terms: 12+18=5x-3x

Perform Operations: 30=2x

Divide both terms by 2: 15=x Answer

Check,
3(15+4) = 5(15)-18
45+12=75-18
57=57

Thank you,
Jojo