Question

Solve for x. Type your answer below.


5(2x−12)=​−90

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.

PEMDAS is the order of operations, and stands for:

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

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First, divide 5 from both sides of the equation:

5(2x - 12) = -90

(5(2x - 12))/5 = (-90)/5

2x - 12 = -90/5

2x - 12 = -18

Next, add 12 to both sides of the equation:

2x - 12 (+12) = -18 (+12)

2x = -18 + 12

2x = -6

Finally, divide 2 from both sides of the equation:

(2x)/2 - (-6)/2

x = -6/2

x = -3

-3 is your answer for x.

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Answer 2

Hi there!

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Begin by distributing the 5:

5(2x) + 5(-12) = -90

Simplify:

10x - 60 = -90

Add 60 to both sides:

10x = -90 + 60

10x = -30

Divide both sides by 10:

x = -3