Hi there!
Here is the step by step solving :
-19 = 5(x + 9)
Distribute the 5 to the entire parentheses
5 × x = 5x
5 × 9 = 45
-19 = 5x + 45
Subtract 45 from each side of the equation
-64 = 5x
Divide each side of the equation by 5
-64/5 = x
So your answer is : A. x = -64/5
There you go! I really hope this helped, if there's aything just let me know! :)
