In this question, you're solving for x.
Solve for x:
-5(x+3) = x - 6 + 2(3x+3)
Use distributive property:
-5(x+3) = x - 6 + 2(3x+3)
-5x - 15 = x - 6 + 2(3x+3)
-5x - 15 = x - 6 + 6x + 6
Combine like terms:
-5x - 15 = 7x
Subtract 7x from both sides
-12x - 15 = 0
Add 15 to both sides
-12x = 15
Divide both sides by -12
x = -15/12
Simplify by dividing both sides by 3
x = -5/4
Answer:
x = -5/4