Question

What is the answer to -3 (3x-5)=87

Answer 1

-3 (3x-5)=87

Distributive property

-9x + 15 = 87

Subtract 15 from both sides

-9x = 72

Divide both sides by - 9

x = - 8

Answer 2

Answer,

X = -8

Explanation,

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−3(3x − 5) = 87

(−3)(3x) + (−3)(−5) = 87 (Distribute)

−9x + 15 = 87

Step 2: Subtract 15 from both sides.

−9x + 15 − 15 = 87 − 15

−9x = 72

Step 3: Divide both sides by -9.

-9x/-9 = 72/-9

X = -8

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