Question

Solve the equation.

3x-5=2(-x-5)

Answer 1

3x-5=-2x-10

or,3x+2x=-10+5

or,5x=-5

or,x=-5/5

or,x=-1

Answer 2

The value of x = -1

Explanation:

=> 3x-5=2(-x-5)

=> 3x - 5 = -2x - 10

=> 3x + 2x = -10 +5

=> 5x = -5

=> x = -5/5

=> x = -1