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what is the solution to this equation 7x-3(x-6)=30

Sagot :

Hi there,

please see below for solution steps :

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⨠ use the distributive property

[tex]\sf{7x-3(x-6)=30}[/tex]

[tex]\sf{7x-3x+18=30}[/tex]

⨠ combine like terms

[tex]\sf{4x+18=30}[/tex]

⨠ subtract both sides by 18

[tex]\sf{4x=30-18}[/tex]

[tex]\sf{4x=12}[/tex]

⨠ divide both sides by 4

[tex]\boxed{\sf x=3}[/tex]

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