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25 June, 09:21

Solve the equation 3 (2x + 2) = 3x - 15. x = - 7 x equals negative seventeen thirds x = 3 x = 7

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  1. 25 June, 09:43
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    x = - 7

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3 (2x + 2) = 3x - 15

    Divide each side by 3

    3/3 (2x + 2) = 3x/3 - 15/3

    2x+2 = x-5

    Subtract x from each side

    2x+2-x = x-5-x

    x+2 = - 5

    Subtract 2 from each side

    x+2-2 = - 5-2

    x = - 7
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