Question

Need to know the answer

Answer 1

Here you go I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

use distribution to multiply everything in the parenthesis by -5.

(-5x - 40) = -55

add 40 to both sides to isolate the variable which in this case is x

-5x = -15

simplify

x = 3