Solve 5(-2x-3)=9x+21

Evaluate

5 (- 2 x - 3) = 9 x + 21

Expand the expression

More Steps

- 10 x - 15 = 9 x + 21

Move the expression to the left side

- 10 x - 15 - 9 x = 21

Move the expression to the right side

- 10 x - 9 x = 21 + 15

Add and subtract

More Steps

- 19 x = 21 + 15

Add and subtract

- 19 x = 36

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

19 x = - 36

Divide both sides

\frac{19 x}{19} = \frac{- 36}{19}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 36}{19}

Solution

x = - \frac{36}{19}

Alternative Form

x \approx - 1.894737

5( 2x 3)=9x+21