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Solve each equation. Show your work, or explain your reasoning. -3x + 5 = 16

Solve each equation. Show your work, or explain your reasoning. -3x + 5 = 16
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Solve each equation. Show your work, or explain your reasoning.
-3x + 5 = 16

User Trefex
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-3x + 5 = 16

First, subtract 5 from both sides.

-3x = 11

Then, divide -3 by both sides.

x = -11/3 or -3.66....
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