Question

What is -3x-5 = 16
I'm stuck on a simple problem

Answer 1

x=-7

Explanation:

-3x-5=16

Add 5.

-3x=21

Divide by -3.

x=-7

Answer 2

-7

Explanation:

-3x-5=16

-3x-5+5=16+5

-3x=21

-3x/-3=21/-3

x=-7