Question

-5(x-2) = 10 (x+1)
solve for x

Answer 1

x = 0

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−5(x−2)=10(x+1)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−5(x−2)=10(x+1)

(−5)(x)+(−5)(−2)=(10)(x)+(10)(1)(Distribute)

−5x+10=10x+10

Step 2: Subtract 10x from both sides.

−5x+10−10x=10x+10−10x

−15x+10=10

Step 3: Subtract 10 from both sides.

−15x+10−10=10−10

−15x=0

Step 4: Divide both sides by -15.

−15x/−15 = 0/−15

x=0