Question

X/5 + 3 = 2 pls help

Answer 1

x=-5

Explanation:

Group all constants on the right side of the equation

Subtract 3 from both sides:

x/5+3-3=2-3

Simplify the arithmetic:

x/5=2-3

Simplify the arithmetic:

x/5=-1

Isolate the x

Multiply to both sides by 5:

x/5 ·5= -1 · 5

Group like terms:

1/5 · 5x = -1 · 5

Simplify the fraction:

x = -1 · 5

Simplify the arithmetic:

x = -5