Question

Solve for x: -3x + 1 = 16

Answer 1

`-3x+1=16\\\\-3x=15\\\\x=-5`

Answer 2

Answer,

X = -5

Explanation,

Step 1: Subtract 1 from both sides.

−3x + 1 − 1 = 16 − 1

−3x = 15

Step 2: Divide both sides by -3.

-3x/-3 = 15/-3

x = -5

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