Question

Solve for x - 5 - 3 * + 1 = - 45

Answer 1

Explanation:

`\tt{}x - 5 - 3x + 1 = - 45`

`\tt{} - 2x - 4 = - 45`

`\tt{}- 2x= - 45 + 4`

`\tt{} - 2x = - 41`

`\tt{} x = (41)/(2)`

`\tt{}x = 20 (1)/(2)`

Answer 2

`x = (41)/(2)`

Explanation:

x - 5 - 3x + 1 = -45

-2x - 4 = -45

-2x = -45 + 4

-2x = -41

x = 41 ÷ 2

x = 41/2