Question

Solve for x
5(x + 9) = -45
X =
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Answer 1

The correct answer is x = -1.

Explanation:

Step 1: 5(x + 9) = -45 <----- This is the original problem.

Step 2: 5(9x) = -45 <----- Add the variable.

Step 3:
`(5(9x))/(5) = (-45)/(5)` <----- Divide both sides by 5.

Step 4: 9x = -9 <----- Simplify

Step 5: 9x/9 = -9/9 <----- Divide both sides by 9.

x = -1

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Answer 2

x =-18

Explanation:

5(x + 9) = -45

Divide each side by 5

5/5(x + 9) = -45/5

x+9 = -9

Subtract 9 from each side

x+9-9 = -9 -9

x =-18