Question

Solve for x: 5(1 – x) = 20 x = __

Answer 1

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The value of x is -3! ^^

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$\bullet$ First multiply 5 times 1 and -x

$\twoheadrightarrow\sf 5(1-x)=20$

$\twoheadrightarrow\sf 5-5x=20$

$\bullet$ Now subtract 5 from both sides

$\twoheadrightarrow\sf -5x=15$

$\bullet$ Now divide both sides by -5

$\twoheadrightarrow\sf x=-3$

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Answer 2

$5(1-x)=20\\5-5x=20\\5x=-15\\x=-3$