solve ~ -3 (2x-9) = -3x please show step by step

Question

solve ~ -3 (2x-9) = -3x please show step by step

Answer 1

Hi Kaylee,

 

-3(2x-9) = -3x  (distribute -3 over 2x-9)

-6x + 27 = -3x (bring like terms together so add 6x to both sides)

6x - 6x + 27 = 6x - 3x

27 = 3x (divive both sides by 3)

9 = x