Question

Solve the equation.

5(5x + 1) = 3x - 9x
x=
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Answer 1

x = -5/31

Explanation:

5(5x + 1) = 3x - 9x multiply 5 with the inside of the parenthesis, 5(5x + 1) = 25x + 5

25x + 5 = 3x - 9x add the like terms, 31x = -5 and x = -5/31