Question

Solve for x.
-1/2(x + 5) = -10
A) -25
B) -10
C) 0
D) 15

Answer 1

x=15

Explanation:

-1/2(x+5)=-10

x+5=20 multiply by -2

x=15 Minus 5 from each side

Answer 2

D 15

-1/2(x+5)=-10

-1(x+5)=-10×2

-x-5=-20

-x=-20+5

-x=-15

x=15