mrhinklin mrhinklin
  • 20-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation.

-5(x+3)=20

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itsurboomariah itsurboomariah
  • 20-02-2021

Answer: x= -7

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 (x+3) =20

Divide both sides by -5:

-5(x+3)/ -5 = 20/-5

Simplify:

x+3= -4

Subtract 3 from both sides:

x+3-3 + -4-3

Simplify:

x= -7

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thatcollegegirl thatcollegegirl
  • 20-02-2021
Distribute the -5.
Add 15 to both sides
Divide by -5.
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