Question

an equation is shown. 3(3x - 7) = 24 what is the solution to the equation? x = 3 x = -9 x = 5 x = 7

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 3

$\frac{3(3x - 7)}{3} = \frac{24}{3}$
$3x - 7 = 8$

Step2: Add 7 to both sides

$3x - 7 + 7 = 8 + 7$
$3x = 15$

Step3: Divide both sides by 3

$\frac{3x}{3} = \frac{15}{3}$
$x = 5$

Answer:

x = 5 (the orange option)