kloegymnast kloegymnast
  • 16-09-2019
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 5) = 16?

1/6
31/6
6/31
7/3

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ozieltijerina
ozieltijerina ozieltijerina
  • 16-09-2019
3(2x+5)=16
6x+15=16

Subtract 15 on each side

6x=1

Divide by 6 on each side

x=1/6
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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 16-09-2019

Answer:

x = [tex]\frac{1}{6}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3(2x + 5) = 16 ← distribute left side

6x + 15 = 16 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

6x = 1 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x = [tex]\frac{1}{6}[/tex]

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