Question

What does x equal? -5(x-1)=40

Answer 1

x = - 7

Explanation:

-5(x - 1) = 40

-5x + 5 = 40

- 5x = 40 - 5

- 5x = 35 | x(-)

5x = - 35

x = - 35 : 5

x = - 7

Answer 2

Hey!

~Set up the equation: -5(x-1)=40

~ Divide 5 on both sides: 40/-5

~ Simplify: x-1=-8

~ We want to get x by itself, so subtract +1 to both sides.

~ Simplify: x = -7

~ Therefore, x = -7.