An equation is shown below: 9(3x – 16) + 15 = 6x – 24 part a: write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step. (6 points) part b: what value of x makes the equation true? (4 points)

9(3x - 16) + 15 = 6x - 24

First distribute 9 to 3x and -16.

27x - 144 + 15 = 6x - 24

Combine like terms. (-144 + 15)

27x - 129 = 6x - 24

Get the variable, x, on one side of the equation. You can do this by subtracting 6x from both sides.

21x - 129 = -24

Add 129 to both sides to isolate x.

21x = 105

Divide 21 off of both sides to find the value of x.

x = 5

You can plug x into the equation to check your answer.

9(3 x 5 - 16) + 15 = 6(5) - 24
6 = 6