Question

−2(3x−15)=60

(1 point)

Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step.

Given:

\[
-2(3x - 15) = 60
\]

First, distribute the -2 on the left side:

\[
-2 \cdot 3x + -2 \cdot (-15) = 60
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
-6x + 30 = 60
\]

Next, we want to isolate \(x\). Start by subtracting 30 from both sides:

\[
-6x = 60 - 30
\]

Simplifying the right side gives:

\[
-6x = 30
\]

Now, divide both sides by -6:

\[
x = \frac{30}{-6}
\]

Simplifying that gives:

\[
x = -5
\]

Thus, the solution to the equation is:

\[
\boxed{-5}
\]