Solve for x

Question

−2 ( 3x − 15 ) − 25 = 35

Answer 1

We can start solving this equation by simplifying both sides using the order of operations (PEMDAS) and then isolating the variable x to one side of the equation.

-2(3x - 15) - 25 = 35

First, we can distribute the -2 on the left side:

-6x + 30 - 25 = 35

Next, we can combine like terms:

-6x + 5 = 35

Now, we want to get x by itself, so we need to subtract 5 from both sides:

-6x = 30

Finally, we can isolate x by dividing both sides by -6:

x = -5

Therefore, the solution to the equation -2(3x - 15) - 25 = 35 is x=-5.