Asked by Bryce

Can someone please walk me through this? i don't want the answer..........just a walk through. Quiz tommorrow.
2 + 5(9x - 6) = 14
Answered by Ms. Sue
2 + 5(9x - 6) = 14

First, multiply the quantity in parentheses.

2 + 45x - 30 = 14

Move the known quantities to one side of the equation.

45x = 14 + 28

45x = 42
x = 42/45
Answered by Bryce
i Just get confused on what to do in the parentheses. Their confusing. Do you just distribute them and then add or subtract them?
Answered by Ello and G'Day Mate
Ello dude, sooo I guess if there is a number no matter what its being "added too" u just distribute the number so lets say this is the problem:

3-2(4v+5)-3

U would want to distribute the number right next to the parenthesis, not doing the math outside like 3-2=1, thats not being distributed, u ALWAYS no matter what, distribute the number right next to the parenthesis.


G'Day Mate
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