Respuesta :
-3(x+2)+5x=-9
-3(x)-3(2)+5x=9
-3x-6+5x=9
2x-6=9
2x=9+6
2x= 15
2x/2=15/2
X= 7.5
[tex]-3(x+2)+5x=-9[/tex]
Distribute the -3
[tex]-3x-6+5x=-9[/tex]
Combine like terms
[tex]2x-6=-9[/tex]
Add 6 on both sides
[tex]2x=-3[/tex]
Divide by 2 on both sides
[tex]x=-1.5[/tex]
x is equal to -1.5