How do you solve #5x + 2( 5x + 9) = 168#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-08-13T05:15:58

#5x+2(5x+9)=168#

#5x + 10x + 18 = 168#

#15x + 18 = 168#

#15x + 18 - 18 = 168 -18#

#15x = 150#

#(15x)/(15x) = 150/(15x)#

#x = 10#