how do you solve #3( 4x - 15) = 19#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-08T13:56:08

#x=16/3#

#3(4x-15)=19#

Expand the parenthesis on the left side of the equation by multiplying all terms inside of the parenthesis by 3.

#12x-45=19#

Add 45 to both sides of the equation.

#12x=64#

Divide both sides of the equation by 12.

#x=16/3#