Answer:
x = -7
Step-by-step explanation:
-5(x-1) = 40
Divide each side by -5
-5(x-1)/-5 = 40/-5
x-1 = -8
Add 1 to each side
x-1+1 = -8+1
x = -7
Answer:
x = -7
Step-by-step explanation:
-5(x-1) = 40
-5x + 5 = 40
5x - 5 = - 40
5x = 5 - 40
5x = - 35
x = -35/5
x = -7
