Question

How do i solve
3(x-5)=-33

Answer 1

3(x-5)=-33
3*x+3*-5=-33
3x+-15=-33
3x-15=-33
+15 +15
__________
3x=-18
3 3
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x=-6

Answer 2

3(x-5) = -33 equals x = -6.

First, divide both sides by 3. Your problem should look like: x - 5 = -
`(33)/(3)`.
Second, simplify
`(33)/(3)` to 11. Your problem should look like: x - 5 = -11.
Third, add 5 to both sides. Your problem should look like: x = -11 + 5
Fourth, simplify -11 + 5 to -6. Your problem should look like: x = -6, which is your answer.