An equation is shown below:
5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15
Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step. (5 points)
1. Distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:
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 term:
10x = 10
4. Divide by 10 on both sides to solve for x:
x = 1
5. Check your answer by plugging in x = 1 back into the original equation:
5(2(1) - 8) + 15 = -15
5(2 - 8) + 15 = -15
5(-6) + 15 = -15
-30 + 15 = -15
-15 = -15
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 1.