Question

Correctly select the order of the steps to solve this equation.

−3/5(15x−30)=198

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Question 2
Solve for x.

−3/5(15x−30)=198

(1 point)
Responses

x = -24
x = -24

x = -36
x = -36

x = -10
x = -10

x = -20
x = -20
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-\frac{3}{5}(15x - 30) = 198\), we can follow these steps:

### Step order:

**Step 1:** Distribute \(-\frac{3}{5}\) to both terms in the parentheses.
\[
-\frac{3}{5} \cdot 15x + \frac{3}{5} \cdot 30 = 198
\]

**Step 2:** Simplify the equation.
\[
-9x + 18 = 198
\]

**Step 3:** Isolate \(x\) (first subtract 18 from both sides and then divide by -9).
\[
-9x = 198 - 18
\]
\[
-9x = 180
\]
\[
x = -20
\]

### Final Answers
- **Step 1:** Distribute \(-\frac{3}{5}\)
- **Step 2:** Simplify the equation
- **Step 3:** Isolate \(x\)

### Solve for x:
The solution is **x = -20**.