Question

What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 5) = 16?

1/6
31/6
6/31
7/3

Answer 1

3(2x+5)=16
6x+15=16

Subtract 15 on each side

6x=1

Divide by 6 on each side

x=1/6

Answer 2

Answer:

x = $\frac{1}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3(2x + 5) = 16 ← distribute left side

6x + 15 = 16 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

6x = 1 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x = $\frac{1}{6}$