Answer: x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
15x - 5(2x - 1) = 3(3x - 5)
Distribute the 5 on the left and the 3 on the right.
15x - 10x + 5 = 9x - 15
Combine like terms.
5x + 5 = 9x - 15
Subtract 9x from the both sides and subtract 5 from both sides to get the variable alone on one side.
5x + 5 = 9x - 15
-9x -5 -9x -5
-4x = -20
Divide each side by -4
x = 5
