Question

-3(x - 5) = 45 show your work to solve the equation

Answer 1

x = -10

Explanation:

Distribute the values.

-3 x x = -3x

-3 x -5 = 15

Put then together:

-3x+15=45

To get x by itself, first subtract 15 from both sides to get:

-3x = 30

Divide by -3 for both sides to get:

x = -10