Question

Quick Please!

Write and solve an equation to find the number.

Five times the sum of a number(x) and 4 is –15.

Answer 1

5(x+4)=-15

5x+20=-15

5x=-15-20

5x=-35

x=-7

Answer 2

x = -7

Explanation:

5 (x+4) = -15

Expand.

5x +20 = -15

Isolate the x.

5x = -15-20

Simplify.

5x = -35

Find x.

x = -35 ÷ 5

x = -7