Question

Solve for x.
–5(–2x – 5) – 2 – 1= -12

Answer 1

Explanation:

Open the brackets

10x +25 -2 - 1= -12

Collect the like terms

10x = -12-25+2+1

10x = -34

Divide both sides by 10

Therefore,x = -34/10 = -3.4

Answer 2

x=-17/5

Explanation:

–5(–2x – 5) – 2 – 1= -12

+10x+25-2-1=-12

10x+22=-12

10x=-12-22

10x=-34

x=-34/10

x=-17/5