10+3(x+2)=31

Question

solve the equation . check your solution .

Answer 1

Problem: 10+3(x+2)=31
solve the equation . check your solution .

10 + 3(x + 2) = 31
10 + 3x + 6 = 31
3x + 16 = 31
3x + 16 - 16 = 31 - 16
3x = 15
3x/3 = 15/3
x = 5

Check it.

10 + 3(x + 2) = 31
10 + 3(5 + 2) = 31
10 + 3(7) = 31
10 + 21 = 31
31 = 31

Answer: x = 5