Question

Solve: −5(x + 6) = 15

Answer 1

Distribute - -5x - 30 = 15

Simplify like terms = +30 on both sides

= -5x = 45

Solve -5x = 45

x = -9

Answer 2

-5x-30 = 15

or, -5x = 15+30

or, -5x = 45

or, x = 45/-5

therefore : x = -9