Solve for x

Question

−2(3x−15)−25=35

(1 point)
Responses

−15
negative 15

−5
negative 5

26
26

7.5

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-2(3x - 15) - 25 = 35\), we'll start by distributing the -2:

1. Distribute \(-2\): \[ -6x + 30 - 25 = 35 \]

2. Combine like terms: \[ -6x + 5 = 35 \]

3. Subtract 5 from both sides: \[ -6x = 30 \]

4. Divide both sides by -6: \[ x = -5 \]

So the solution for \(x\) is \(-5\).

Thus, the correct response is: −5