Question

Solve for x 5(3a+2)=-65

Answer 1

a = -5

Explanation:

5(3a + 2) = -65 given

5*3a = 15 distributive property

5*2 = 10 distributive property

(15a + 10) = -65 the +10 goes to the other side as -10

15a = -75 divide 75/15

a = -5 result