Question

Solve for x.-5x + 15 = 55

Answer 1

x=-8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:

`-5x+15=55`

First, we subtract 15 from both sides of the equation.

`\begin{gathered} -5x+15-15=55-15 \\ -5x=40 \end{gathered}`

Next, divide both sides of the equation by -5.

`\begin{gathered} (-5x)/(-5)=(40)/(-5) \\ x=-8 \end{gathered}`

The value of x is -8.