Question

I need help checking my Equation 3x+20=-4

Answer 1

The equation is 3x+20=-4 .

`3x=-4-20`
`3x=-24`
`x=-8`

Hence the answer is x=-8.

For checking the answer x=-8 , substitute the value of x in the given equation .

`3*-8+20=-4`
`-24+20=-4`
`-4=-4`

Hence verified.