If 3x is the opposite of -5 what is the value of x? A: -1/15 B: 5/3 C: 5 D: -3

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If 3x is the opposite of -5 what is the value of x?

A: -1/15
B: 5/3
C: 5
D: -3

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Answer:

x = 5/3

Explanation:

"3x is the opposite of -5" translates into 3x = 5, so that x = 5/3.

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