SOLUTION: hi, i know i need to use the distributive property then the addition and division property but the answer seems odd. Would you please take a look at it? 5x-4(x-6)=-11 5x-30=

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: hi, i know i need to use the distributive property then the addition and division property but the answer seems odd. Would you please take a look at it? 5x-4(x-6)=-11 5x-30=      Log On


   



Question 406710: hi, i know i need to use the distributive property then the addition and division property but the answer seems odd. Would you please take a look at it?
5x-4(x-6)=-11
5x-30=-11
+30 +30
(5x)/(5) = (19)/(5)
x = 3.8


Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
distributing (the -4) ___ 5x - 4x + 24 = -11

combining terms and subtracting 24 ___ x = -35