Question

Solve the equation and enter the value of x below.
3x+ (-8)= -71
Answer here

Answer 1

`3x+(-8)=-71`

Simplify:

`3x-8=-71`

Add 8 to both sides:

`3x-8+8=-71+8`

`3x=-63`

Divided both sides by 3:

`(3x)/(3) =(-63)/(3)`

`\fbox{x = -21}`