Question

Put the steps in correct order for the equation Solve 3(2x−7)+5=−19

Answer 1

Answer: x=-1/2 in decimal form -0.500

Step-by-step explanation:  Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

                    3*(2*x-7)+5-(-19)=0

3 • (2x - 7) +  5) -  -19  = 0

Pull out like factors :

  6x + 3  =   3 • (2x + 1)

Solve  :    2x+1 = 0  

Subtract  1  from both sides of the equation :  

                     2x = -1

Divide both sides of the equation by 2:

                    x = -1/2 = -0.500

Answer 2

Answer:

6x-21+5 = -19           Distribute

6x-16 = -19               Combine like terms

6x = -3                       Add

x = -1/2                    Division