Question

-3(x + 9) = 15
Enter value for x

Answer 1

x = -14

Explanation:

-3(x + 9) = 15

1. -3 × x + -3 × 9 = 15
2. -3x + (-27) = 15
3. +27 on both sides
4. -3x = 42
5. 
   `( - 3x)/( - 3) = (42)/( - 3)`
6. x = -14

Answer 2

x = -14

Explanation:

• -3(x + 9) = 15

Divide each side by -3.

• -3(x + 9)/-3 = 15/-3
• x + 9 = -5

Subtract 9 from each side.

• x + 9 - 9 = -5 - 9
• x = -14