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MrRissso [65]
4 years ago
15

What does x represent in the equation is -2(bx-5)=16 if b is 3

Mathematics
1 answer:
uranmaximum [27]4 years ago
8 0

Answer:

x = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

- 2(bx - 5) = 16 ← substitute b = 3

- 2(3x - 5) = 16 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

3x - 5 = - 8 ( add 5 to both sides )

3x = - 3 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = - 1

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