Answer:
- 2
Step-by-step explanation:
3 ( x + 5 ) = 9
x + 5 = 9 / 3
x + 5 = 3
x = 3 - 5
x = - 2
Given
3(x + 5) = 9 ← divide both sides by 3
x + 5 = 3 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
