Question

An equation is shown below:

5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

Answer 1

first you would distribute

Answer 2

\(5*2x=10x\\5*(-8)=-40\)

Answer 3

so you have
\(10x-40+15=-15\)

Answer 4

now you would add
\(-40+15=-25\)

Answer 5

now add \(25+(-15)=10\)

Answer 6

so
\(10x=10\)
divide
\(\dfrac{10}{10} = 1\\x=1\)