Question

Which of the following is the solution set of the given equation?

(x - 3) - 2(x + 6) = -5

Answer 1

Answer: x=−10

Explanation:

x−3−2(x+6)=−5

x+−3+(−2)(x)+(−2)(6)=−5(Distribute)

x+−3+−2x+−12=−5

(x+−2x)+(−3+−12)=−5(Combine Like Terms)

−x+−15=−5

−x−15=−5

−x−15+15=−5+15

−x=10