Let x = the lions , so 3times the lions=monkeys
the 2 added=24
x+3x=24
4x=24
x=6
so there are 6 lions and 3times6 monkeys. 18 monkeys
Remark
Sometimes you can avoid the distributive property. This is one of those cases. Start by dividing by 5. You can only do this is there a common factor between the left and right sides of the equal sign.
Solve
There is only 1 solution. If there was an x^2 somewhere, you would have 2 and if there was an x^3 there would be 3.
5(2x - 3) = 5 Divide both sides by 5
5(2x - 3)/5 = 5/5
(2x - 3) = 1 Remove the brackets.
2x - 3 = 1 Add 3 to both sides.
2x = 1 + 3
2x = 4 Divide by 2
x = 4/2
x = 2 <<<<< Answer
Answer:the Eiffel Tower
Step-by-step explanation:
2 times negative 3 equals negative 6