Question

Solve for x. −25(x+3)=8 Enter your answer in the box. x =

Answer 1

Answer:

or it can be 3.32 if you need to put it in decimal form

Answer 2

Answer:

x=−83

    25

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−25(x+3)=8

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−25(x+3)=8

(−25)(x)+(−25)(3)=8(Distribute)

−25x+−75=8

−25x−75=8

Step 2: Add 75 to both sides.

−25x−75+75=8+75

−25x=83

Step 3: Divide both sides by -25.

−25x

−25

=

83

−25

x=

−83

25

Answer:

x=

−83

25