Question

Do you understand?

3x + 1 =- 14

Answer 1

x=-5

Explanation:

So, you're trying to isolate the variable. So you start off with your problem.

3x + 1 =- 14 Then, you subtract one from both sides to make the one on the side with the variable a zero, so unimportant, while keeping the equation balanced.

3x=-15 Now, you divide both sides by 3 to get the x truly by itself while still keeping balance within the equation.

x=-5 is therefore your answer.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

`\tt \: 3x + 1 = - 14`

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`\tt \: 3x = -14 - 1`

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`\tt \: 3x = -15`

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`\tt \: x = \cancel{ ( - 15)/(3)}`

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`\underline{ \boxed{ \red{ \tt \: x = -5}}}{ \large \green✓ }`

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hope it helps:)