Question

Solve for x
−4(2x+5)+5x−1= −48

Answer 1

x=9

Explanation:

−4(2x+5)+5x−1= −48

-8x-20+5x-1=-48

-3x-21=-48

-3x=-27

x=-27/-3

x=9

Answer 2

x=9 (this is a shortcut might not be the right answer.)