Answer:
x=7
Step-by-step explanation:
2x+3(x-5)=20
2x+3x-15=20
5x-15=20
5x=35
x=7
Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 3(x - 5) = 20
simplify
5x - 5 = 20
get the variable and the number on different sides
5x - 5 + 5 = 5x
20 + 5 = 25
5x = 25
now divide each side by 5
5x / 5 = x
25 / 5 = 5
x = 5
