Question

An equation is shown below: 3(5e - 9) = -72 Part A: How many solutions does this equation have? Part B: Solve this equation showing your work (at least three steps).

Answer 1

A: 1 B: e=-3

Explanation:

Step 1: distribute: 15e-27=-72

Step 2: Combine like terms: 15e=-45

Step 3: divide both sides by 15: e=-3