Question

Solve the equation.

2 left parenthesis 3 x plus 5 right parenthesis equals 46
(1 point)
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Answer 1

To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.

Given equation: 2(3x + 5) = 46

First, distribute the 2 to the terms inside the parentheses:
6x + 10 = 46

Next, subtract 10 from both sides to move the constant term to the other side:
6x = 36

Finally, divide both sides by 6 to solve for x:
x = 36/6 = 6

So the solution to the equation is x = 6.