Question

To solve 5(2x + 4) = 15, first divide each side by

Answer 1

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve 5(2x + 4) = 15, first divide each side by 5

$5(2x + 4) = 15 \\ \\ \frac{5(2x + 4)}{5} = \frac{15}{5} \\ 2x + 4 = 3 \\ 2x = 3 - 4 \\ 2x = - 1 \\ x = - \frac{1}{2}$

Answer 2

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

First divide each side by 5

so you'll get

2x+4=3

2x=-1

x=-1/2