Question

How do you solve `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=7-10-3`

`8x=-6`

`color(blue)(x=-6/8 = -3/4`