Question

3(x-5) -16x =12 -2(x-3)

Answer 1

3 (x-5)-16x=12-2 (2x-3)
multiplying the brackets
3x-15-16x=12-4x-6
now subtraction of like terms
-15-13x=-6-4x
-15+6=13x-4x
-9=9x
x=-1
hope it helps

Answer 2

3(x-5) - 16x = 12 -2(x-3)
or, 3x -15 -16x = 12 -2x +6
or, 3x - 16x +2x = 12 + 6 +15
or, -11x = 33
or, x = -3 ans.....