Solve for X

Question

20x - 5 (6x + 15) = -45

Answer 1

First, distribute the -5 to both terms inside the parentheses:

20x - 30x - 75 = -45

Combine like terms:

-10x - 75 = -45

Add 75 to both sides:

-10x = 30

Divide by -10:

x = -3

Therefore, x equals -3.