Question

Step by step to get -5 = x/3 -2

Answer 1

x=−9

Explanation:

−5=

x

3

−2

−5=

1

3

x+−2

−5=

1

3

x−2

Step 2: Flip the equation.

1

3

x−2=−5

Step 3: Add 2 to both sides.

1

3

x−2+2=−5+2

1

3

x=−3

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 3.

3*(

1

3

x)=(3)*(−3)

x=−9

Answer 2

x = -9

Explanation:

-5 =
`(x)/(3)` - 2

add 2 to both sides:

`(x)/(3)` = -3

multiply both sides by 3:

x = -9