Question

Jill solves the equation 3(x−5)+2x=0

3x+
Response area+2x=0
5x=
Response area

x=
Response area


a.5
b.-3
c.1
d.-15
e.-5
f.3
g.-1
h.15

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 3(x - 5) + 2x = 0 \), we can follow these steps:

1. Distribute the 3:
\[
3x - 15 + 2x = 0
\]

2. Combine the \( x \) terms:
\[
5x - 15 = 0
\]

3. Add 15 to both sides:
\[
5x = 15
\]

4. Divide both sides by 5:
\[
x = 3
\]

So, the solution to the equation is:
\[
\text{Response area: } 3
\]

Choices:
- a. 5
- b. -3
- c. 1
- d. -15
- e. -5
- f. 3 (This is the correct answer)
- g. -1
- h. 15