Question

Solve for x: −2(3x−15)−25=35

Answer 1

Solve step-by-step:

-2(3x − 15) − 25 = 35
⇒ −6x + 30 − 25 = 35
⇒ −6x + 5 = 35
⇒ −6x = 30
⇒ x = −5

Check: −2(3(−5) − 15) − 25 = −2(−15 − 15) − 25 = −2(−30) − 25 = 60 − 25 = 35. Correct.