Answer:
5
−
1
(
+
3
)
=
1
3
(
9
+
1
8
)
−
5
5x-1(x+3)=\frac{1}{3}(9+18)-5
5x−1(x+3)=31(9+18)−5
Solve
1
Distribute
5
−
1
(
+
3
)
=
1
3
(
9
+
1
8
)
−
5
5
−
−
3
=
1
3
(
9
+
1
8
)
−
5
2
Combine like terms
3
Add the numbers
4
Multiply the numbers
5
Subtract the numbers
6
Add
3
3
3
to both sides of the equation
7
Simplify
8
Divide both sides of the equation by the same term
9
Simplify
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Solution
=
7
4
Step-by-step explanation:
