4 - 5(3x + 2.5) = 3x + 9.5
Expand the equation:
4 - 15x - 12.5 = 3x + 9.5
Combine like terms:
-15x - 8.5 = 3x + 9.5
Add 15x to both sides:
-8.5 = 18x + 9.5
Subtract 9.5 from both sides:
-18 = 18x
Divide by 18:
x = -1
So, the solution to the equation is x = -1.
4 - 5(3x + 2.5) = 3x + 9.5
Expand the equation:
4 - 15x - 12.5 = 3x + 9.5
Combine like terms:
-15x - 8.5 = 3x + 9.5
Add 15x to both sides:
-8.5 = 18x + 9.5
Subtract 9.5 from both sides:
-18 = 18x
Divide by 18:
x = -1
So, the solution to the equation is x = -1.