How do you solve #2x + 3( x - 2) = 36#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-14T20:28:48

#x=42/5#

Given:#" "2x+3(x-2)=36#

Multiply out the brackets

#2x+3x-6=36#

#5x-6=36#

Add 6 to both sides

#5x=42#

Divide both sides by 5

#x=42/5#