Answer:
x = -2
Explanation:
30=-5(6x+6)
step 1 distribute the -5
-5 * 6x = -30x
-5 * 6 = -30
we now have 30 = -30x - 30
step 2 add 30 to each side
30 + 30 = 60
-30 + 30 cancels out
we now have 60 = -30x
step 3 divide each side by -30
-30x/-30 = x
60 / -30 = -2
we're left with x = -2