Question

-2 (x+3)+5x=-39 simplify answer

Answer 1

x=-11

Explanation:

-2(x+3)+5x=-39

Remove parenthesis

-2x-6+5x=-39

Collect like terms

3x-6=-39

Move the constant to the right

3x=-39+6

Calculate

3x=-33

Divide both sides by 3

x=-11