Question

Solve the equation for x. Check the solution. 2. -5(x + 3) = 20

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

-5( x + 3 ) = 20

Distributive property ( multiply whatever is in the parenthesis by -5)

-5 * x + -5 * 3 = 20

-5x - 15 = 20

Add 15 on both sides

-5x - 15 + 15 = 20 + 15

-5x = 35

Divide by -5 on both sides to isolate the variable

-5x/-5 = 35/-5

x = -7

Check...

Substitute the "x" with -7 since we already got that as our solution

-5( x + 3 ) = 20

-5( -7 + 3 ) = 20

Distributive property

-5 * -7 + -5 * 3 = 20

35 - 15 = 20

20 = 20 CORRECT

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Answer 2

Answer:

You're answer is above along with the work :)

Step-by-step explanation:

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