Question

An equation is shown. -5 (-6 + 1/5) + 4 = 30 + x + 4What is the value of x?A.) -2B.) -1C.) 1D.) -20

Answer 1

First, open the parentheses

-5 (-6 + 1/5) + 4 = 30 + x + 4

30 - 1 + 4 = 30 + 4 + x

33 = 34 + x

subtract 34 from both-side of the equation

33 - 34 = 34 + x - 34

-1 = x

x= -1