Question

2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$2x + 15x - 21 = 47$

Step2: Combine like terms

$17x - 21 = 47$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$17x = 47 + 21$
$17x = 68$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = \frac{68}{17}$

Answer:

$x = 4$