Question

Solve for x. 3(2x+2)+x+5= -10

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

3(2x+2)+x+5= -10

Subtract 5 from each side

3(2x+2)+x+5-5= -10-5

3(2x+2)+x= -15

Distribute

6x +6 +x = -15

Combine like terms

7x+6 = -15

Subtract 6 from each side

7x+6-6 = -15-6

7x = -21

Divide by 7

7x/7 = -21/7

x = -3

Answer 2

`x=-3`

Explanation:

So we have the equation:

`3(2x+2)+x+5=-10`

First, distribute the 3:

`6x+6+x+5=-10`

Combine like terms:

`7x+11=-10`

Subtract 11 from both sides:

`7x=-21`

Divide both sides by 7:

`x=-3`

And we're done!