Question

5(x + 7) = 15
what is the value of x

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

Solve for x

• 5 ( x + 7 ) = 15

Divide each side by 5

• 5( x + 7 ) ÷ 5 = 15 ÷ 5
• x + 7 = 3

subtract 7 from both side

• x + 7- 7 = 3 - 7
• x = -4

Answer 2

Explanation:

5(x + 7) = 15

x+7=3

x=-4!!!!!!