Question

-2(x+5)=20 what is x

Answer 1

x = -15

Explanation:

Divide both sides by -2

x + 5 = -10

x = -15

Answer 2

Answer: x = -15

Explanation:

-2(x + 5) = 20

-2x - 10 = 20

Add 10 to both sides

-2x = 30

Divide both sides by -2

x = -15