Question

solve the following equation: (a). -3(x+2)=9 answer is -5 please do in step​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$- 3(x + 2) = 9 \\ - 3x - 6 = 9 \\ - 3x = 15 \\ x = \frac{ - 15}{3} = - 5$

Answer 2

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

-3(x+2)=9

-3x-6=9

-3x=9+6

-3x=15

x=15/-3

x=(-15)/3

x=-5