Question

-5(X+2)=35 APPLY THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

Answer 1

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-5(x+2)=35

-5x-10=35

-5x=35+10

-5x=45

x=-9

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Answer 2

x = -9

Explanation:

-5(x + 2) = 35

~Distribute

(-5 * x) + (-5 * 2) = 35

~Simplify

-5x - 10 = 35

~Add 10 to both sides

-5x = 45

~Divide -5 to both sides

x = -9

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