SOLUTION: Can someone help me with this problem? I need to solve the following equation for x, and show proof: 3x - 5(3x -7) = 2(x +9) + 45 Thanks, Ashley

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Question 53683: Can someone help me with this problem?
I need to solve the following equation for x, and show proof:
3x - 5(3x -7) = 2(x +9) + 45
Thanks,
Ashley
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3X-5(3X-7)=2(X+9)+45 OR 3X-15X+35=2X+18+45 OR 3X-15X-2X=18+45-35 OR
-14X=28 OR X=28/-14 OR X=-2
PROOF 3*-2-5(3*-2-7)=2(-2+9)+45 OR -6-5(-6-7)=2(7)+45 OR -6-5*-13=14+45 OR
-6+65=14+45 OR 59=59