Question

Write the following sentence as an equation. Use x to represent "a number."

The product of 2 and the sum of
6 and a number is -40.
The equation is a
(Do not simplify.)

Answer 1

Explanation:

5×(-2+x)=-20

-10+5x=-20

5x=-20+10

5x=-10

x=-10/5

x=-2