Question

solve for x.
-2(3x - 15) = 60
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x =
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Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by -2

To isolate the expression inside the parentheses, we divide both sides of the equation \(-2(3x - 15) = 60\) by \(-2\).

$$ \frac{-2(3x - 15)}{-2}=\frac{60}{-2} $$

Simplifying both sides, we get \(3x - 15=- 30\).

Step2: Add 15 to both sides

To isolate the term with \(x\), we add 15 to both sides of the equation \(3x - 15=-30\).

$$ 3x-15 + 15=-30 + 15 $$

Simplifying both sides, we have \(3x=-15\).

Step3: Divide by 3

To solve for \(x\), we divide both sides of the equation \(3x = - 15\) by 3.

$$ \frac{3x}{3}=\frac{-15}{3} $$

Simplifying, we find \(x=-5\).

Answer:

\(x = - 5\)