Question

(1) 39 = 2x - 5(-3x + 16)

Answer 1

Answer:

The solution is $x=7$

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$39= 2x- 5(-3x+16)$

Solve for x

Distribute right side

Remember that

$(-1)(-1)=+1\\(-1)(+1)=-1$

$39=2x+5(3x)-5(16)$

$39=2x+15x-80$

Combine like terms right side

$39=17x-80$

Adds 80 both sides

$39+80=17x$

$119=17x$

Divide by 17 both sides

$7=x$

Rewrite

$x=7$