Question

An equation is shown below:

5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step. (5 points)

Answer 1

The answer of this question is x=1

Answer 2

-15 from each side
5(2x-8)=-30
expand the brackets
10x-40=-30
+40 from each side
10x=10
x=1