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Solve: −5(x + 6) = 15 A) x = 9 B) x = 3 C) x = −9 D) x = 21/5 HELP ME

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-5(x+6)=15
-5x-30=15
-5x=45
x=-9
Ans : C
User Solid Rhino
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Answer: A) 9

Explanation:

  • -5(x + 6)= 15
  • -5 multiply x and -5 multiply 6
  • -5x + (-30) = 15
  • 15- (-30)= 45
  • -5x= 45
  • x= -9
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