Question

I NEED HELP PLEASE! (EASY)

(3x-5)^2 -(2x+1)^2 =24

Answer 1

combine like terms correct?

if so the answer would be
x= -3/5 or .60 in decimal form

(3x - 5)2 - (2x + 1)2= 24

9x + 25 - 4x + 2 = 24

5x + 27 = 24

5x = -3

× = -3/5