Answer:
x = -7/2
Step-by-step explanation:
-2(5x - 3) = 41
Distribute the -2 inside the parenthesis.
-10x + 6 = 41
Subtract 6 from both sides.
-10x = 35
Divide both sides by -10.
x = 35/-10
Simplify the fraction.
x = -7/2.
Proof:
-2(5x - 3) = 41
Substitute variable.
-2(5(-7/2) - 3) = 41
Multiply 5 and -7/2.
-2(-35/2 - 3) = 41
Turn 3 into a fraction with denominator 2.
-2(-35/2 - 6/2) = 41
Subtract 6/2 from -35/2.
-2(-41/2) = 41
Multiply -2 and -41/2.
41 = 41.
