Solve for x in simplest form. 5=1/3(2x+12)

Answer 1

15 = 2x + 12

2x = 3

x = 3/2

Answer 2

5=1/3(2x+12)

step 1: divide by 1/3 on both sides

15=2x12

step 2: subtract 12 on both side

3=2x

step 3: divide by 2 on both sides

3/2=x