SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: 5(x + 4)=15 The answer is supposed to be -1, but I can't get the right answer no matter what I try. This is what I have done so far: 5x + 20=

Question 857679: Please help me solve this equation:
5(x + 4)=15
The answer is supposed to be -1, but I can't get the right answer no matter what I try. This is what I have done so far:
5x + 20=15
15-20=-5
-5 X 5=-25
Your help would be greatly appreciated

Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x + 20 = 15

5x = 15-20 = -5

Divide both sides by 5.

x = -1

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