Solve for x.

-5(6x + 15) = -45
A. x = 1
B. x = -1
C. x = 2
D. x = -2

1 answer

Let's solve the equation step by step:

Given: \[ -5(6x + 15) = -45 \]

First, divide both sides by -5 to simplify: \[ 6x + 15 = \frac{-45}{-5} \] This simplifies to: \[ 6x + 15 = 9 \]

Next, subtract 15 from both sides: \[ 6x = 9 - 15 \] Which gives: \[ 6x = -6 \]

Now, divide both sides by 6: \[ x = \frac{-6}{6} = -1 \]

Thus, the solution is: \[ \boxed{-1} \]

Therefore, the correct answer is B. \( x = -1 \).