Question

−5(−5x+3)−5x+5= -50
Solve for X

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

you can fist distribute -5 into the parenthesis

25x - 15 - 5x + 5 = -50

then combine like terms

20x - 10 = -50

add 10 to both sides

20x = -40

lastly divide both sides by 20

x = -2

that is your answer