Question

-5(x-3)= -25
find x pls :)

Answer 1

-5(x-3)= -25

Mutiply the bracket by -5

-5(x)-5(-3)= -25

-5x+15= -25

Move + 15 to the other side. Sign changes from +15 to -15.

-5x+15-15= -25-15

-5x= -40

Divide by -5

-5x/-5= -40/-5

x= 8

Answer : x= 8

Answer 2

x =8

Explanation:

-5(x-3)= -25

we apply distributive property

-5*x +5*3 =-25

-5x +15= -25

-5x = -25-15

-5x = -40

x = 40/5

x =8