Solve for x:
36 = 3 (10-2 x)
36 = 3 (10-2 x) is equivalent to 3 (10-2 x) = 36:
3 (10-2 x) = 36
Divide both sides of 3 (10-2 x) = 36 by 3:
(3 (10-2 x))/3 = 36/3
3/3 = 1:
10-2 x = 36/3
The gcd of 36 and 3 is 3, so 36/3 = (3×12)/(3×1) = 3/3×12 = 12:
Answer: |
| 10-2 x = 12
x=-1
