12 = 2/3(x - 3)
<em><u>Distributive property.</u></em>
12 = 2/3x - 2
<em><u>Add 2 to both sides.</u></em>
14 = 2/3x
<em><u>Multiply both sides by 3.</u></em>
42 = 2x
<em><u>Divide both sides by 2.</u></em>
21 = x
The value of x is equal to 21.
Answer:
Distribute
5x - 20 + 7x + 7
either add like terms or take away
12x -13 or -20 2x + 7
Step-by-step explanation:
6x -8 = -38
+8 +8
6x = 30
/6
x = 5
Answer:
6x+6
Step-by-step explanation: