Solve the equation. 3+27 = – 5(6x - 6) x=

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the equation: 3 + 27 = -5(6x-6)

Find the value of x

Solution:

 3 + 27 = -5(6x -6)

30 = 30x -6

Transpose -6 to the other side of the equation and divide both sides by 30, in order to find the value of x.

30x = 30 + 6

30x = 36

x = 36/30

x = 6/5 or 1.2