Question

SOLVE FOR X 3x +5 = x -10 A. -5/4 B. -5 C. -15/2 D. -15 OA B. D​

Answer 1

-15/12

Explanation:

move the variables 3x-x+5=-10 and collect like terms 3x-5=-10-5 and divide both sides 2x=-15

x=-15/12

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Answer 2

Hello!

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3x + 5 = x - 10

Solve for x by isolating the variable.

Subtract 5 from both sides:

3x + 5 - 5 = x - 10 - 5

3x = x - 15

Subtract x from both sides:

3x - x = x - x - 15

2x = -15

Divide both sides by 2:

2x /2 = -15 / 2

x = -15/2.