Question

How do you solve the linear equation `3(2x + 1) = 7-2 (x+5)`?

Answer 1

`color(blue)(x=-3/4`

Explanation:

`3(2x+1)=7−2(x+5)`

`6x +3 = 7 -2x -10`

`6x +2x = -3 - 3`

`8x = -6`

`color(blue)(x=-3/4`