In this question, you're solving for d.
Solve for d:
5(-6 - 3d) = 3(8+7d)
Use the distributive property:
-30 - 15d = 3(8+7d)
-30 - 15d = 24 + 21d
Add 30 to both sides:
-15d = 54 + 21d
Subtract 21d from both sides
-36d = 54
Divide both sides by -36
d = -3/2
Answer:
d = -3/2 or -1.5
