Thanmayi D.

asked • 07/08/19

Use the distributive property to solve the equation. 3x=15

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x= 15 / 3
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Carmen M. answered • 07/08/19

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Usually we can solve this by dividing 3 from both sides... 3x/3 = 15/3, getting x=5 as your answer.

But, since it is asking you to use the distributive property to solve this problem, we will need to find the sum of two terms that have a common factor.


We will start subtracting 15 from both sides so we can set the equation equal to zero:

3x-15=15-15

3x-15=0


Next, we can apply the distributive property to remove a common factor of 3..

3(x-5)=0


Now, Solve... x-5=0

(x-5)+5=0+5

x=5

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Thanmayi D.

Thank you so much, Mrs: Carmen. I understand the explanation you gave to my question and gave a perfect answer. My name is Thanmayi and im a 6th grader entering 7th and i was assigned a summer packet. I really apperciate you helping me out! , <3 best expert ever
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Carmen M.

You are very welcome! I hope you have an awesome rest of your summer! :)
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