Question

Solve for x
5(x+9)=-45
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Answer 1

x= -18

Explanation:

5*(x+9)=-45

:5 :5

x+9=-9

-9 -9

x= -9-9

x= -18

Answer 2

x = -18

Explanation:

5 ( x + 9 ) = -45

→ Expand out the brackets to simplify the equation

5x + 45 = -45

→ Minus 45 from both sides to isolate 5x

5x = - 90

→ Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x

x = -18