Question

Help me solve this problem please

Answer 1

x = -10

Explanation:

15 - 2 ( x + 5 ) = 25

Distribute 2 through the parentheses

15 - 2x - 10 = 25

Subtract the numbers

5 - 2x = 25

Move constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

-2x = 25 - 5

Subtract the numbers

-2x = 20

Subtract both sides

x = -10

Answer 2

x=-10

Explanation:

15-2(x+5)=25

multiply the 2 by the x and 5 and you get

15-2x-10=25

since the 15 and the negative 10 are on the same side you add them together and get

5 -2x= 25

-5 -5

-2x =20

Then divide the -2/20= -10