Question 655145
{{{-3(5x+5)-x=38}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-15x-15-x=38}}} Distribute.



{{{-16x-15=38}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-16x=38+15}}} Add {{{15}}} to both sides.



{{{-16x=53}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(53)/(-16)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-16}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-53/16}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-53/16}}}