-2(x + 5) = -16

= ???

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

-2(x + 5) = -16

Expand the bracket

-2 x X +-2 x 5 = 16

The positive sign changes to minus

-2x - 10 = -16

Add 10 to both sides

-2x -10 + 10 = -16 + 10

-2x = -6

Divide both sides by-2

x = -6/-2

x = 3

Shawn sells more at a rate of 9 vehicles per week

Explanation:

Shawn sells 36 vehicles in 4 weeks.

Thus, her selling rate per week = Number of vehicles sold / Number of weeks

Selling rate = 36/4 = 9

While Brett sells 56 vehicles in 7 weeks.

Selling rate = 56 / 7 = 8 vehicles per week

So since, Shawn 9 vehicles per week while

Brett sells 8 vehicles per week, we can say Shawn sells more vehicles in a week

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