- 2 x - 5 ( 3 x - 27 ) = - 52
Distribute the -5.
- 2 x - 15 x + 135 = - 52
Simplify.
-17 x + 135 = - 52
Subtract 135 to the other side.
-17 x = - 187
Divide by -17 to isolate the variable.
x = 11
