-2x+5(x+3)=-9
Can someone help me solve this step by step?
-2x+5(x+3)=-9 distribute the ( )
-2x+5x+15=-9 combine the x's
3x+15=-9 subtract 15 from each side
3x=-9-15=-24 divide both sides by 3
x=-8
Can someone help me solve this step by step?
-2x+5x+15=-9 combine the x's
3x+15=-9 subtract 15 from each side
3x=-9-15=-24 divide both sides by 3
x=-8