Question

What is the steps to solve -4(5+x)=39

Answer 1

First think of what you are trying to solve.

What is X?

Reverse the steps in solving:

`39 / -4 = -9.75`

Now after doing that, subtract it by 5:

`-9.75 - 5 = -14.75`

Now after doing that, to check your work:

`-14.75 + 5 = -9.75 * -4 = 39`

So the answer for X is -14.75

There you go I hoped I helped :]

Answer 2

x = -14.75

Explanation:

-4(5+x)=39 (Distribute)

-20 - 4x = 39 (Add 20 on both sides)

-4x = 39 + 20

-4x = 59 (Divide by -4)

x = -14.75