Question

Solve for x.

-30 = 5(x+1)​

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

Since this problem has the distributive property, we can simplify the problem.

-30 = 5x + 5

Now we have to subtract 5 from both sides because of the +5.

-35 = 5x

To find the answer, we have to move all the real numbers to one side, the variable on the other. To do this, we can simply divide both sides by 5.

-7 = x

x = -7

Answer 2

−30=5(x+1)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−30=5(x+1)

−30=(5)(x)+(5)(1)(Distribute)

−30=5x+5

Step 2: Flip the equation.

5x+5=−30

Step 3: Subtract 5 from both sides.

5x+5−5=−30−5

5x=−35

Step 4: Divide both sides by 5.

5x5=−355

x=−7

Answer:

x=−7