Question

Solve the given equation 5(x-3) =3(x+2) ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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

=>5x-15=3x+6

=>5x-3x=6+15

=>2x=21

=>x=21/2

=>x=10.5

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 21/2

Step-by-step explanation:

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

remove parentheses and distribute 5

5x-15=3x+6

move the variable to the left hand side and change its sign

5x-3x=6+15

which equals :

2x=21

x=21/2

Alternative forms :  

x =10   1/2

x= 10,5