5 (3x-2) = 35 what does x equal?

5 (3x-2) = 35

Mutiply by the bracket by 5

(5) (3x) = 15x

(5) (-2) = - 10

15x-10 = 35

move - 10 to the other side

sign changes from - 10 to + 10

15x-10+10 = 35+10

15x = 35+10

15x = 45

divide both sides by 15

15x/15 = 45/15

Answer: x = 3

3 since 3x3=9. 9-2=7. 7x5=35