Question

Ms. Carey wrote the equation: 3x-7-2/3 (9x-6) = 15 on the board. What is the solution to the equation? Show your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

x=−6

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3x−7-2/3(9x−6)=15

3x+−7+−6x+4=15(Distribute)

(3x+−6x)+(−7+4)=15(Combine Like Terms)

−3x+−3=15

−3x−3=15

Step 2: Add 3 to both sides.

−3x−3+3=15+3

−3x=18

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x/−3=18/−3

x=−6