Equation: 5 (2x - 8) + 15 = - 15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

5 (2x-8) + 15=-15

distribute 5 into (2x-8)

5 (2x) + 5 (-8) + 15=-15

10x + (-40) + 15=-15

simplify

10x + (-25) = -15

add 25 on both sides to get 20x alone

10x + (-25) + 25=-15+25

10x=-10

divide 10 on both sides to get x alone

10x/10=-10/10

x=-1