Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
original equation: -3(x - 8) = 39
1.) distribute -3 to (x - 8).
start by distributing -3 to x. you will get -3x.
then distribute -3 to -8. (since all that is left in the parentheses is the minus sign and 8, the 8 becomes negative) you will get 24.
2.) now your equation is -3x + 24 = 39. subtract 24 from both sides of the equation. it will cancel itself out on the left side, and after being subtracted from 39 on the right side, your equation becomes -3x = 15.
3.) divide both sides of the equation by -3x. 15/3 = 5, therefore x = 5.
i hope this helps! i tried to do it as quickly as possible while still explaining it somewhat thoroughly. i'm still new to answering stuff on brainly lol :/ have a great rest of your day! <3
