Question

3) 15 – 7x = 2 + 3(1 – 3x)​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

15-7x=2+3(1-3x)

1) Distribute the 3 to 1 and -3x:

15-7x=2+3-9x

2) Add 9x to both sides:

15+2x=5

3) Subtract 15 from both sides:

2x=-10

4) Divide both sides by 2:

x=-5

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

15-7x=2+3(1-3x)

1) Distribute the 3 to 1 and -3x:

15-7x=2+3-9x

2) Add 9x to both sides:

15+2x=5

3) Subtract 15 from both sides:

2x=-10

4) Divide both sides by 2:

x=-5