Question

Solve for x:

5(1 – x) = 20

x = __

Answer 1

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The value of x is -3! ^^

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`\bullet` First multiply 5 times 1 and -x

`\twoheadrightarrow\sf 5(1-x)=20`

`\twoheadrightarrow\sf 5-5x=20`

`\bullet` Now subtract 5 from both sides

`\twoheadrightarrow\sf -5x=15`

`\bullet` Now divide both sides by -5

`\twoheadrightarrow\sf x=-3`

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Answer 2

`5(1-x)=20\\5-5x=20\\5x=-15\\x=-3`