Question

If -5(x+8) =-25, then x=-3

Answer 1

here, -5(x+8)=-25

or, -5x +(-40)= -25

or, -5x=-25+40

or, x= 15/-5

therefore the value of x is -3....ans..

hope u understood..

Answer 2

Correct!

Explanation:

-5(x+8)=-25

x+8=5

x=-3