How do you solve #3(2x-4)=3-2x#?

1 Answer
Mar 14, 2016

#x=color(blue)(15/8)#

Explanation:

#3(2x-4)=3-2x#

Distribute the #3# on the left side.

#6x-12=3-2x#

Add #12# to both sides of the equation.

#6x=3-2x+12#

Simplify.

#6x=-2x+15#

Add #2x# to both sides.

#6x+2x=15#

Simplify.

#8x=15#

Divide both sides by #8#.

#x=15/8#