Maria solved an equation as shown below.

3 (x + 6) = 5 (x minus 4). 3 x + 18 = 5 x minus 20. 38 = 2 x. 19 = x.

What is the solution to Maria’s equation?

its 8

step-by-step explanation:

the slope of the line is 60

one point on the line is (40,10)

step-by-step explanation:

in the equation outside the parenthesis the equation always tells you the slope. in this case it is 60.

in the parenthesis is also says 40 which is x because it is near the x and 10 is y because it is near y.

1/3 + 1/3 ≠ 2/6 because 1/3 alone = 2/6  

step by step explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3       2/3=4/6

just sum

10 + 10 = 20