An equation is shown below:

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

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

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

marihelenh · Answer

This is the same as the last one.

marihelenh · Answer

Same steps I mean.

anonymous · Answer

yah but I don't know how to do it

marihelenh · Answer

First, distribute. 10x-40+15=-15
Then, add like terms. 10x-25=-15
Add 25 to both sides. 10x=10
Divide. x=1

anonymous · Answer

I need the answer with the steps

marihelenh · Answer

Are those not specific enough, or..?

anonymous · Answer

no because its an essay question

marihelenh · Answer

Those are the basic steps. All you have to do is add in longer words and definitions. Just talk about how you have to add like terms and such. Just expand on it. It isn't that hard if you try.
Just try it by yourself once.