Question

(x-5)(-3)=18

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Answer 1

x = - 1

Explanation:

Given

(x - 5)(- 3) = 18

Divide both sides by - 3

x - 5 = - 6 ( add 5 to both sides )

x = - 1

OR

distribute the left side by - 3

- 3x + 15 = 18 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

- 3x = 3 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = - 1

Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

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( x - 5 ) ( - 3 ) = 18

- 3 x + 15 = 18

(-15 from both sides)

-3 x = 3

(÷ -3 from both sides)

x = -1