Jill solves the equation 3(x−5)+2x=0.
To solve the equation, Jill needs to distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses:
3(x−5) = 3x - 15
After distributing, the equation becomes:
3x - 15 + 2x = 0
Combining like terms, the equation can be written as:
5x - 15 = 0
To isolate the variable x, Jill needs to move the constant term -15 to the other side of the equation. This can be done by adding 15 to both sides:
5x - 15 + 15 = 0 + 15
Simplifying, the equation becomes:
5x = 15
Finally, Jill can solve for x by dividing both sides by 5:
5x/5 = 15/5
Simplifying further, the equation becomes:
x = 3
Therefore, the value of x is 3.
Jill solves the equation 3(x−5)+2x=0
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