Solve for x .
5(2x−8)=−30
(1 point)
x=
3 answers
x = 2
its not 2
My apologies, let's solve it correctly:
5(2x - 8) = -30
First, distribute 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:
10x - 40 = -30
Next, add 40 to both sides to isolate the x term:
10x = 10
Finally, divide by 10 to solve for x:
x = 1
So the solution is x = 1.
5(2x - 8) = -30
First, distribute 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:
10x - 40 = -30
Next, add 40 to both sides to isolate the x term:
10x = 10
Finally, divide by 10 to solve for x:
x = 1
So the solution is x = 1.