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

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

expand the parentheses

10x-40 +15 = -15, combine 15 and -45

10x -25 =-15

add 25 to both sides

10x = -15+25 = 10

10x = 10 divide by 10

x = 1

check the solution by plugging 4 for x in the original equation

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

5(2(1)-8) +15 =-15

5(2-8) +15 =-15

5(-6) + 15= -15

-30 + 15 = -15

-15 = -15