Question

5(x+1)+51= -3x how to solve for x

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=-7`

Explanation:

First you need to apply Distributive property on the left side of the equation:

`5(x+1)+51=-3x \\5x+5+51=-3x`

Now, you need to add the like terms:

`5x+56=-3x`

By the Subtraction property of equality, you can subtract 5x to both sides of the equation:

`5x+56-5x=-3x-5x\\56=-8x`

By the Division property of equality, you can divide by -8 both sides of the equation. Then you get:

`(56)/(-8)=(-8x)/(-8)\\\\-7=x`

Answer 2

x=-7

Explanation:

The given equation is

5(x+1)+51= -3x

Expand the parenthesis to get;

5x+5+51=-3x

Group similar terms to get;

5x+3x=-51-5

Combine the similar terms to get;

8x=-56

Divide both sides by 8

x=-7