How do you solve #2(3x+6)-x=15#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-10-06T17:15:34

#x=3/5=0.6#

Start by distributing the 2:

#2(3x+6)-x=15->6x+12-x=15#

Then combine like terms:

#6x+12-x=15->5x+12=15#

Then subtract 12 on both sides:

#5x+12=15->5x=3#

Finally divide both sides by 5:

#5x=3->x=3/5->x=0.6#