Question

55=-10x+5
What is x going to equal??

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

1. 55 = -10x + 5

2. subtract 5 from both sides

3. 50 = -10x

4. divide by -10 on both sides

5. x = -5

Answer 2

Answer: x = -5

Explanation:

55 = -10x + 5

• Subtract 55 from both sides and add 10x to both sides.

10x = 5 - 55

• Add 5 to -55.

10x = -50

• Divide 10 from both sides.

x = -5