Question

question
solve for x.
-5(2x + 5) + 5x - 1 = -1

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$-5(2x + 5)+5x - 1=-10x-25 + 5x-1$

Step2: Combine like terms

$-10x+5x-25 - 1=-5x-26$
So the equation becomes $-5x-26=-1$

Step3: Add 26 to both sides

$-5x-26 + 26=-1 + 26$
$-5x=25$

Step4: Divide both sides by - 5

$\frac{-5x}{-5}=\frac{25}{-5}$
$x=-5$

Answer:

$x = - 5$