Question

Evelyn says that the equation 3(x - 3) + 5 = 3x + 1 + 4

Answer 1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(x−3)+5=3x+1+4

(3)(x)+(3)(−3)+5=3x+1+4(Distribute)

3x+−9+5=3x+1+4

(3x)+(−9+5)=(3x)+(1+4)(Combine Like Terms)

3x+−4=3x+5

3x−4=3x+5

Step 2: Subtract 3x from both sides.

3x−4−3x=3x+5−3x

−4=5

Step 3: Add 4 to both sides.

−4+4=5+4

0=9