Question

What is the value of x. 1.6(15x + 25)= -6x -5

Answer 1

`x = - (3)/(2) \: \: \: or \: \: - 1.5`

Explanation:

1.6(15x + 25)= -6x -5

Multiply the terms

That's

24x + 40 = - 6x - 5

Add 6x to both sides

24x + 6x + 40 = 6x - 6x - 5

30x + 40 = - 5

Subtract 40 from both sides

That's

30x + 40 - 40 = - 5 - 40

30x = - 45

Divide both sides by 30

We have the final answer as

`x = - (3)/(2 ) \: \: \: or \: - 1.5`

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