Question

Solve. 3(x - 2) + 5x = 18

Answer 1

3(x - 2) + 5x = 18

distribute

3x-6 +5x =18

combine like terms

8x-6 = 18

add 6 to each side

8x = 24

divide by 8

x = 3

Answer: x=3

Answer 2

First you would want to distribute the 3 into the parentheses then you’ll get this:
3x-6+5x=18

Then combine like terms
8x-6=18

Then move the constant to the other side along with changing the sign
8x=18+6

Then add the numbers together
8x=24

Then divide both sides by 8
x=3

Then you are left with your answer,
x=3

Hope this helps! :3