Answer:
Both solutions are correct
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Expression:
[tex]14x - 2x +3 = 3(5x + 9)[/tex]
See attachment for Clare and Lins' solution
Required
Determine if they are correct or not
[tex]14x - 2x +3 = 3(5x + 9)[/tex]
Open bracket
[tex]14x - 2x + 3 = 15x + 27[/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex]14x - 2x -15x = -3 + 27[/tex]
[tex]-3x = 24[/tex]
Divide by -3
[tex]x = \frac{24}{-3}[/tex]
[tex]x = -8[/tex]
Both solutions are correct
