Answer: 60
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
5−
x
3
=−15
5+
−1
3
x=−15
−1
3
x+5=−15
Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides.
−1
3
x+5−5=−15−5
−1
3
x=−20
Step 3: Multiply both sides by 3/(-1).
(
3
−1
)*(
−1
3
x)=(
3
−1
)*(−20)
x=60
