Question

what is the solution to the following equation?
$5(x + 2) = -3x - 18 - 6x$
-2
2
-2.5
-14

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify both sides

Left side: $5(x + 2)=5x + 10$
Right side: $-3x - 18 - 6x=-9x - 18$
Equation becomes: $5x + 10=-9x - 18$

Step2: Add 9x to both sides

$5x + 9x + 10=-9x + 9x - 18$
$14x + 10=-18$

Step3: Subtract 10 from both sides

$14x + 10 - 10=-18 - 10$
$14x=-28$

Step4: Divide by 14

$\frac{14x}{14}=\frac{-28}{14}$
$x=-2$

Answer:

-2