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How to solve 3x+5=-13

How to solve 3x+5=-13-example-1
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Greetings!

Solve using the properties of equality:

3x+5=-13
Add -5 to both sides.

(3x+5)+(-5)=(-13)+(-5)

3x=-18
Divide both sides by 3.

(3x)/3=(-18)/3
The Answer Is:

x=-6

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin
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