Question

-5(x-1) = 40

whats the answer

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

-5(x-1) = 40

-5x + 5 = 40

5x - 5 = - 40

5x = 5 - 40

5x = - 35

x = -35/5

x = -7

Answer 2

x = -7

Explanation:

-5(x-1) = 40

Divide each side by -5

-5(x-1)/-5 = 40/-5

x-1 = -8

Add 1 to each side

x-1+1 = -8+1

x = -7