Question

Which value of x makes the following equation true?Which value of x makes the following equation true?

5(x - 3) + 63 = -3x

Answer 1

`5(x-3)+63=-3x \\ 5x-15+63=-3x \\ 5x+48=-3x \\ 5x+3x=-48 \\ 8x=-48 \\ x=-6 \\ \\ \text{Answer: x=-6}`

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

Let's solve for the value of x,

→ 5(x - 3) + 63 = -3x

→ 5x - 15 + 63 = -3x

→ 5x + 48 = -3x

→ 5x + 3x = -48

→ 8x = -48

→ x = -48/8

→ [ x = -6 ]

Hence, the value of x is -6.