Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.

-5(x + 3) = 15
Apply the Distributive Property and simplify.
-5(x + 3) = 15
-5x + ( - 15 = 15
The solution is
. (Type the value of x.)

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

-5(x + 3) = 15

Distribute the -5

-5x -15 =15

Add 15 to each side

-5x-15+15 =15+15

-5x = 30

Divide each side by -5

-5x/-5 = 30/-5

x =-6