Answer:
x = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
(x - 5)(-3) = 18
Expand the bracket
x X -3 -5 x -3 = 18
-3x + 15 = 18
Subtract 15 from both sides
-3x + 15 - 15 = 18 - 15
-3x = 3
Divide both sides by -3
-3x/-3 = 3/-3
