What is the answer to the equation 3(x+2)=-15

Question

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Answer 1

3(x + 2) = -15

3x + 6 = -15         distribute

3x = -21                subtract 6 from both sides

x = -7                   divided both sides by 3

 

Or

 

3(x + 2) = -15

x + 2 = -5             divide both sides by 3

x = -7                    subtract 2 from both sides