An equation is shown below:
5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15
Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.
1. Distribute the 5 on the left side of the equation:
10x - 40 + 15 = -15
2. Combine like terms on the left side of the equation:
10x - 25 = -15
3. Add 25 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable:
10x = 10
4. Divide both sides by 10 to solve for x:
x = 1
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 1.