What does x equal? - 5 (x-1) = 40

x = - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 (x - 1) = 40

-5x + 5 = 40

- 5x = 40 - 5

- 5x = 35 | x (-)

5x = - 35

x = - 35 : 5

x = - 7

Hey!

~Set up the equation: - 5 (x-1) = 40

~ Divide 5 on both sides: 40/-5

~ Simplify: x-1=-8

~ We want to get x by itself, so subtract + 1 to both sides.

~ Simplify: x = - 7

~ Therefore, x = - 7.