Question

Solve the equation for x, and enter your answer below.

10x - 15x + 5= -45 + 40

Answer 1

Answer: x = 2

Explanation:

`10x - 15x + 5= -45 + 40`

subtract 5

`10x - 15x= -45 + 40-5`

Combine like terms;

`-5x=-10`

Divide by -5

`x=(-10)/(-5)\\ x=2`

Answer 2

`x = 2`

Explanation:

`10x - 15x + 5 = - 45 + 40 \\ 10x - 15x = - 5 - 45 + 40 \\ - 5x = - 10 \\ ( - 5x)/( - 5) = ( - 10)/( - 5) \\ x = 2`