Question

Whats is a 3 step problem that can represent the expression 3x + (-5) = 19

Answer 1

`x=8`

Explanation:

`3x-5=19\\`

The first step is to add -5 to both sides:

`(3x-5)+5=19+5\\3x=24`

The next step is to divide 3 on both sides:

`(3x)/(3) =(24)/(3)`

`x=8`