Question

Solve for x: 5(x - 2) - x + 9 = 19

Answer 1

Solve for x: 6(x - 7) - 2(x + 3) = - 12

Answer 2

5(x - 2) - x + 9 = 19

First, distribute the 5 to terms inside the parentheses:

5x - 10 - x + 9 = 19

Combine like terms:

4x - 1 = 19

To isolate x, subtract 1 from both sides:

4x = 20

Then divide both sides by 4:

x = 5

Answer 3

6(x - 7) - 2(x + 3) = -12

First, distribute the 6 to terms inside the parentheses on the left side and the 2 to terms inside the parentheses on the right side:

6x - 42 - 2x - 6 = -12

Combine like terms:

(6x - 2x) + (-42 - 6) = -12

4x - 48 = -12

To isolate x, add 48 to both sides:

4x = 36

Then divide both sides by 4:

x = 9