Question

Solve the equation for x: x/3+7=-5
A. -36
B. -22
C. -6
D. -4

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

`(x)/(3)` + 7 = - 5 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )

x + 21 = - 15 ( subtract 21 from both sides )

x = - 36 → A

Answer 2

x = -36

Explanation:

x/3+7=-5

Subtract 7 from each side

x/3+7-7=-5-7

x/3 = -12

Multiply each side by 3

x/3*3 = -12*3

x = -36