Question 188569
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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: <font color=red>15=x</font> Answer


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


Thank you,
Jojo</font>