Can you help me with this problem please... 8x-3(x-5)=30
8x-3(x-5)=30
8x - 3x + 15 = 30
5x = 15
x = 15/5
x = 3
Thank you Ms. Sue!!!
You're welcome, Erica.
Of course! I can help you solve this problem step by step.
To simplify the equation, we will apply the distributive property by multiplying -3 with both terms inside the parentheses.
8x - 3(x - 5) = 30
8x - 3x + 15 = 30
Now, combine like terms on the left side of the equation.
(8x - 3x) + 15 = 30
5x + 15 = 30
Next, we want to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. To do this, we will move the constant term of 15 to the right side by subtracting it from both sides.
5x + 15 - 15 = 30 - 15
5x = 15
Now, to solve for x, we will divide both sides of the equation by 5.
5x/5 = 15/5
x = 3
Therefore, the solution to the equation 8x - 3(x - 5) = 30 is x = 3.