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What is -3x-5 = 16
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User Krystal
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Answer:

x=-7

Explanation:

-3x-5=16

Add 5.

-3x=21

Divide by -3.

x=-7

User Kuhu
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10 votes

Answer:

-7

Explanation:

-3x-5=16

-3x-5+5=16+5

-3x=21

-3x/-3=21/-3

x=-7

User ToMakPo
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