<span>Simplifying
10 + -3(3x + -40) = -9x
Reorder the terms:
10 + -3(-40 + 3x) = -9x
10 + (-40 * -3 + 3x * -3) = -9x
10 + (120 + -9x) = -9x
Combine like terms: 10 + 120 = 130
130 + -9x = -9x
Add '9x' to each side of the equation.
130 + -9x + 9x = -9x + 9x
Combine like terms: -9x + 9x = 0
130 + 0 = -9x + 9x
130 = -9x + 9x
Combine like terms: -9x + 9x = 0
130 = 0
Solving
130 = 0
Couldn't find a variable to solve for.
This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution.</span>
Step-by-step explanation below
Work = force * distance
1800 ft-lb = force * 15 ft
force = 1800 ft-lb / 15 ft
= 1800/15 ft-lb/ft
= 120 lbs
