SOLUTION: Please help with this problem Solve 5(x + 1) = –15

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Solve 5(x + 1) = –15

Answer by checkley75(3666)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(X+1)=-15
5X+5=-15
5X=-15-5
5X=-20
X=-20/5
X=-4
PROOF
5(-4+1)=-15
5(-3)=-15
-15=-15

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