Question 152540
{{{x=3(5+2x)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x=15+6x}}} Distribute.



{{{x-6x=15}}} Subtract {{{6x}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x=15}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(15)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-3}}}