Question

Solve for x

-30=5(x+1)

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

-30=5(x+1)

First multiply 5 and x, and 5 and 1

-30=5x+5

Then you subtract 5 from 5 and -30

-35=5x

Last divide -35 by 5

-35/5=

x= -7

Answer 2

1. Distribute the 5 to the terms inside the parentheses:
-30 = 5x + 5

2. Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x:
-30 - 5 = 5x
-35 = 5x

3. Divide both sides of the equation by 5 to solve for x:
-35/5 = 5x/5
-7 = x

Therefore, the solution to the equation -30 = 5(x + 1) is x = -7.