How do you solve #-19(-3 + x) = -304#?

Start with the multiplication, instead of multiplying the -19, divided it from -304, giving you 16. Now you have -3+x, this can be switched around to x-3. Instead of subtracting the 3, add it to the other side, giving you 19. This results in x=19

To solve the equation -19(-3 + x) = -304, you would first distribute the -19 to the terms inside the parentheses:

-19(-3 + x) = -304 57 - 19x = -304

Next, isolate the variable by adding 19x to both sides and adding 304 to both sides:

57 - 19x = -304 57 + 19x = -304 + 19x 57 = -304 + 19x + 19x 57 = -304 + 38x

Then, simplify the equation:

57 = -304 + 38x 57 = 38x - 304

Add 304 to both sides:

57 + 304 = 38x - 304 + 304 361 = 38x

Finally, divide by 38 to solve for x:

361 / 38 = 38x / 38 x = 9.5

To solve the equation -19(-3 + x) = -304, you would follow these steps:

1. Distribute the -19 to both terms inside the parentheses: -19 * -3 = 57 -19 * x = -19x

2. Rewrite the equation after distribution: 57 + 19x = -304

3. Subtract 57 from both sides to isolate the term with x: 57 - 57 + 19x = -304 - 57 19x = -361

4. Divide both sides by 19 to solve for x: 19x / 19 = -361 / 19 x = -19

So, the solution to the equation is x = -19.