SOLUTION: please help us solve this: 5(1-3x)=-4 thanks

Question 714427: please help us solve this: 5(1-3x)=-4 thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is
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