Question

Solve the equation. 5x – 2 (2x + 6) = 15

Answer 1

ANSWER:

The value of x is 27

STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION:

We have the following equation:

$5x-2\cdot(2x+6)=15$

solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} 5x-4x-12=15 \\ x=15+12 \\ x=27 \end{gathered}$