Question

an equation is shown. -5(-1x - 1) = 15 what is the solution to the equation? 74 76 2 4

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by -5

$\frac{-5(-1x - 1)}{-5} = \frac{15}{-5}$
$-x - 1 = -3$

Step2: Add 1 to both sides

$-x - 1 + 1 = -3 + 1$
$-x = -2$

Step3: Multiply by -1 to solve for x

$-x \times (-1) = -2 \times (-1)$
$x = 2$

Answer:

2