Question

Is it true that x= -5 ? -2(-4x-1)-x+3=−30 Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

here you go mate

step 1

-2(-4x-1)-x+3=−30  equation/Question

step 2

-2(-4x-1)-x+3=−30  distribute

7x+5=-30

step 3

7x+5=-30  subtract 5

7x=-35

step 4

$\frac{7x}{7} =\frac{-35}{7}$  divide

answer

x=-5

Answer 2

Answer:

-2(-4x-1)-x+3=-30

8x+2-x+3=-30

7x+5=-30

7x=-30-5

7x=-35

x=-35÷7

x=-5