Question

Solve for x in 3(5x) = 246. Round to four decimal places

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 16.4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right  

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(5x) = 246

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Multiply:                                                                                                             15x = 246
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 15 on both sides:                                x = 82/5
3. Convert [Divide]:                                                                                               x = 16.4

Answer 2

Answer:

16.4

Step-by-step explanation:

3(5x)=246

15x=246

divide by 15

16.4