Question

65+15x=35
what does this equal and what's the work

Answer 1

65+15x=35

Subtract 65 by both sides

Then you will get;

15x=-30

Divide 15 by both sides

Then the correct answer will be;

x=-2

Answer 2

The original equation

65+15x=35

Subtract 65 from both sides

15x=-30

Divide both sides by 15

x=-2

CHECK YOUR WORK

65+15(-2)=35

65-30=35

35=35


x=-2