In order to solve the equation −3x − 6 = 5, the first step is to

a. add 6 to both sides
b. divide by 5 on both sides
c. subtract 6 from both sides
d. multiply by 5 on both sides

(i believe it is a.)

A is the correct answer in order to isolate the variable you have to get rid of six and in order to do so you have to add six to both sides.

Isolate: Alone on one side

15

step-by-step explanation:

we are given the following expression and we are to solve it and find the product:

-13 × (-5)

solving the given expression in the standard order of solving a mathematical expression, beginning with the opening of brackets and then multiplying the terms and changing their signs.

-3 × -5 = 15 (answer is positive because when negative is multiplied with negative, it gives a positive answer)