Solve: 3(5x - 8) = 6x + 39

Mathematics · College · Thu Jan 21 2021

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Given the numerical equation:

3(5x - 8) = 6x + 39

Solve.

Solution:

In order to solve the given numerical equation, we simply need to distribute first 3 to each value inside the parenthesis. 

= 3(5x - 8) = 6x + 39

15x - 24 = 6x + 39

Transpose -24 and 6x to their opposite sides, hence it must be taken to note, that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

15x - 6x = 39 +24

9x = 63

Divide both sides by 9 in order to determine the value of x.

9x/9 = 63/9

x = 7

Final answer:

x = 7