Question

Solve the equation what is -12=3x+3

1.-5
2.-2
3.0
4.3

Answer 1

-12=3x+3
-12-3=3x
-15=3x divide by 3
-5=x
choice 1

Answer 2

In this problem, you are tasked to find the value of x.

-12 = 3x + 3

This is the same as:

3x + 3 = -12

You have to transpose the 3 to the other side to solve the equation.

3x = -12 – 3

3x = -15

x = -5