Question

Solve for x please help ! (show work)

Answer 1

Answer:

X=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

-(5x-2)=27

-5x+2=27

-5x=27-2

-5x=25

x=25/-5

=-5

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

-(5x-2) = 27

Distribute the minus sign

-5x +2 = 27

Subtract 2 from each side

-5x +2-2 = 27-2

-5x = 25

Divide by -5

-5x/-5 = 25/-5

x = -5