Question

If 3x + 3 = -9, then what is 3x + 5 equivalent to?

Answer 1

- 7

Explanation:

Solve for x

3x + 3 = - 9 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

3x = - 12 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = - 4

Hence

3x + 5 = (3 × - 4) + 5 = - 12 + 5 = - 7