3x - 2(x + 3) = 11 solve for x
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
3x - 2 ( x + 3 ) = 11
Solve for x.
Solution:
in order to solve for x, we simply need to distribute -2 to each value inside the parenthesis, then combine similar terms.
3x - 2 (x + 3) = 11
3x - 2x - 6 = 11
x - 6 = 11
Transpose -6 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
x = 11 + 6
x = 17
Final answer:
x = 17