How do i simplify - 5 (x+9) = -5

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Mathematics

Thomas Whitehead

30 April, 03:13

How do i simplify - 5 (x+9) = -5

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Adriana Buchanan · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 (x + 9) = - 5

-5*x + (-5) * 9 = - 5

-5x - 45 = - 5 {Add 45 to both the sides}

-5x - 45 + 45 = - 5 + 45

-5x + 0 = 40

-5x = 40 {Divide both sides by (-5)

-5x/-5 = 40/-5

x = - 8

Mara Woodward · Answer 2

-5x + (-45) = -5

-5x=40

x=-8

Step-by-step explanation:

you multiply everything inside the parenthesis by the - 5

then you move the - 45 to the other side since the - 5 is there

Next you divide by x=-8