Question

Solve the following equation
5(x + 6) = 20 ​

Answer 1

Answer: -2

Explanation:

There are 2 ways to solve this.

Solution 1:

5(x + 6) = 20 >Distribute 5

5x +30 = 20 > Subtract 30 from both sides

5x = -10 >Divide both sides by 5

x = -2

Solution 2:

5(x + 6) = 20 > Divide both sides by 5

x + 6 = 4 > Subtact 6 from both sides

x = -2