SOLUTION: 3(5+4x) = 9

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Question 22525: 3(5+4x) = 9
Found 2 solutions by kendra4227, christinaaa192:
Answer by kendra4227(8) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(5+4x)= 9
15+12x=9
15-15+12x=9-15
12x= -6
x= -1/2

Answer by christinaaa192(28) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first you need to distribute the numbers like this:
3(5+4x)=9
3(5)+12x=9
15+12x=9
then subtract 15 from each sides
12x=-6
now divide each side by 12
x=-6/12
x=-1/2
~Christina~
I hope this helps