3 years ago

What is the solution to the following equation? -50 = -5x - 3(5x + 15)

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2 answers:

Oksanka [162]3 years ago

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The answer is x= 1/4

Inessa [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-50 = -5x - 3(5x + 15) {Use distributive rule}

-50 = -5x + 5x *(-3) + 15*(-3)

-50 = -5x - 15x - 45 {Combine like terms}

-50 = -20x - 45 {Add 45 to both sides}

-50 + 45 = -20x

-5 = -20x {Divide both sides by -20}

-5/-20 = x

1/4 = x

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