How do you simplify #(6x + 3) - 5x#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-11-30T01:37:56

#(6x+3)-5x=color(blue)(x-3#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Simplify:

#(6x+3)-5x#

Remove the parentheses.

#6x+3-5x#

Gather like terms.

#(6x-5x)+3#

Simplify.

#x+3#

Answer 2 · 2017-11-30T01:38:12

x = -3

Given:

#(6x + 3) - 5x = 0#

Subtract the like terms;

#6x - 5x +3 = 0 #
#x + 3 = 0#
# color(red)(x = -3)#