Question

Solve the equation.

-5(x+3)=20

Answer 1

Distribute the -5.
Add 15 to both sides
Divide by -5.

Answer 2

Answer: x= -7

Explanation:

-5 (x+3) =20

Divide both sides by -5:

-5(x+3)/ -5 = 20/-5

Simplify:

x+3= -4

Subtract 3 from both sides:

x+3-3 + -4-3

Simplify:

x= -7