Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation
2(x+3) – 5 = 123
Solution steps:
Add 2 to both sides
Add 5 to both sides
Divide both sides by 2
Multiply both sides by 2
Subtract 5 from both sides
Subtract – from both sides
Square both sides
Take the square root of both sides

x = 61

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (x + 3 ) - 5 = 123

Distribute (multiply) the 2

2x + 6 - 5 = 123

Simplify

2x + 1 = 123

Subtract the 1

2x = 123

Divide by 2 on both sides

X = 61

the revenue of the fitness center, y, is the product of two factors: the number of members and the fee paid by each member. there are 320 members now, but number of members goes down by 10 for each $5 increase in fees, so if x is the number of $5 price increases then members is equal to (320 - 10x). since the fee is currently $45, and the fee increases by $5 for every price bump x, the fee is given by (45 + 5x). so, revenue y is given by y = (320 - 10x)(45 + 5x).