Question

Show your work. Solve for x.
-3(x+2)+5x=-9

Answer 1

`-3(x+2)+5x=-9`

Distribute the -3

`-3x-6+5x=-9`

Combine like terms

`2x-6=-9`

Add 6 on both sides

`2x=-3`

Divide by 2 on both sides

`x=-1.5`

x is equal to -1.5

Answer 2

-3(x+2)+5x=-9

-3(x)-3(2)+5x=9

-3x-6+5x=9

2x-6=9

2x=9+6

2x= 15

2x/2=15/2

X= 7.5