Solve 5(2x 4) = 15. round to the nearest thousandth.
Answer:
\(x=-0.500\)
Step-by-step explanation:
we have
\(5(2x+4)=15\)
Applying distributive property left side
\(5*2x+5*4=15\)
\(10x+20=15\)
Subtract \(20\) both sides
\(10x+20-20=15-20\)
\(10x=-5\)
Divide by \(10\) both sides
\(x=-0.500\)